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Isle of Wight Observer Issue 137

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 19, 2021

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A bit of a buzz about the new boat at RNLI

Press Release Aug 19, 2021

A naming and dedication service, to mark the introduction of a new D class lifeboat, has been held at Cowes…

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Happy Daze are here to stay!

Press Release Aug 19, 2021

By Toby Brown The Island’s newest family-friendly three-day event has been forced to move venue, due to alleged bureaucracy and…

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Wight Originals will help Islanders sell their wares

Press Release Aug 18, 2021

Wight Originals has launched an on-line market place, showcasing more than 500 products from 45 artisans across the Island. Founded…

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‘DISGUSTING’ Grim state of Melbourne Ardenlea Hotel exposed

Press Release Aug 17, 2021

The Isle of Wight Council is investigating a number of potential offences at a Shanklin hotel, after the general manager…

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Knitted aquarium bringing joy to care home residents

Press Release Aug 16, 2021

Residents from a Newport care home have been presented with a ‘knitted aquarium’, donated by the charity Embracing Age and…

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Charity event marks end of Operation Geranium

Press Release Aug 16, 2021

A charity event, at St Catherine’s Church in Ventnor, marked the end of Operation Geranium for another year. The scheme,…

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Isle of Wight brothers to cycle 500 miles in six days

Press Release Aug 16, 2021

Two Newport brothers, Matthew and Nicholas Earley, are cycling from Largs in Scotland to East Cowes in aid of three…

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Jimi Hendrix takes to the stage at Dimbola

Press Release Aug 15, 2021

Iconic images of the legendary Jimi Hendrix will be on show at Dimbola Museum and Gallery, Freshwater Bay, from tomorrow…

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Vectis View – Hans Bromwich

Press Release Aug 15, 2021

Hans Bromwich (and Digger) Campaigner for Island health services Viva Chaos and British Creativity! When I moved to Cowes in…

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Isle of Wight Observer Issue 136

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 12, 2021

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Family fun at Travellers Joy

Press Release Aug 10, 2021

Two days of charity fund-raising were held by the Campaign of Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Island Pub of the Year, the…

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Vectis View – Nigel Phillips

Press Release Aug 10, 2021

Vectis View Nigel Phillips. Chairman of Chillerton and Gatcombe Parish Council and Save our School Once upon a time the…

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High hopes for nursing awards for NHS Trust

Press Release Aug 10, 2021

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been shortlisted in two categories in this year’s Nursing Times awards. The Community…

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Opportunities for 45 young people with the IW Council

Press Release Aug 10, 2021

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking 45 young Islanders to become new staff members and join 11 other young…

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