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Paddle Steamer Waverley set to receive her new boilers

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 31, 2020

Following a very successful Appeal to raise £2.3 million to replace her boilers, paddle steamer Waverley was moved by tug…

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‘All In One’ gift shop celebrates anniversary with a renovation

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 31, 2020

Shanklin’s ‘All In One’ Gift Shop, in the Old Village, celebrated it’s 5th Anniversary, with a major renovation ahead of…

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Island members of Girlguiding help their fellow Australian guides

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 31, 2020

With Australia Day on the 26th January members of Girlguiding Isle of Wight decided to not only think of their…

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School pupils get safety talk as St Mary’s work continues

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 31, 2020

Hunnyhill primary school pupils have been given a valuable safety lesson by Island Roads staff. All school children attended the…

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MP invites Island groups to take advantage of grant funding

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 31, 2020

MP Bob Seely is calling Island charities, groups and associations to take advantage of grant funding available through the Isle…

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Special certificate to mark ten years on tap for pub landlord

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 31, 2020

Sandown Mayor Gary Young has presented Kevin Barclay-Jay, the Landlord of Sandown’s Tap Public House, on Avenue Road, with a…

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Bridge strengthening scheme hampered by weather & vandalism

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 31, 2020

An Island Roads scheme to strengthen Blackrock Bridge Alverstone, on the Sandown to Newport cycleway, is being frustrated by vandalism…

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Last chance for early bird entry to Round The Island Race 2020

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 30, 2020

With just a few days to go until Early Bird entries close on 1 st February, competitors are encouraged to…

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Seely welcomes Green Light for new ice rink at Smallbrook

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

The Island’s MP – Bob Seely – has welcomed the decision of Secretary of State for Communities, Housing & Local…

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Commonwealth War Grave Commemoration in Sandown

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

Sandown Town Council commemorated the Centenary of the death of Corporal A J Hamm, at Sandown Christ Church Churchyard on…

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Metal Detecting Club holds annual presentation evening

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

Vectis Searchers Metal Detecting Club held there annual presentation evening on Saturday 25th January in Newport with various trophies being…

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The Spirit of the Orient Dragon crosses the Solent!

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

On Saturday 25th , Robin Hill’s Chinese lions and dragon procession ventured to the Southampton City Chinese New Year celebration…

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Vectis u13s travelled to Southsea for their first games of the season

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

Vectis u13s travelled to Southsea for a three way header for their first games of the season against USP and…

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Road blocked after Landrover rolled onto its side

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

On the first day that the main road into Godshill from Newport was closed for essential bridge repairs, an alternative…

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Isle of Wight NHS Trust strengthens its Board

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

The senior team at Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been strengthened by the arrival of a new Non-Executive Director…

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Island VI Form students collaborate with local business

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 26, 2020

Flower Garden, run by Jayne Roberts and her team of experienced florists, recently set the Fashion & Textiles students at…

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