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Improvement found at Christ the King College

Press Release Sep 29, 2021

Christ the King College is celebrating significant improvements found by Ofsted in its visit earlier in the summer, which has…

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“No regrets” after 71 years of married life

Press Release Sep 29, 2021

“I’ve no regrets at all. It’s not always been easy; in fact we’ve had some hard times, but if I…

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Vaccination concerns lead to protest at the IW College

Press Release Sep 29, 2021

By Toby Brown Protests occurred yesterday (Thursday) at the Isle of Wight College as concerned parents took their message directly…

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Swimmers cross the Solent to raise cancer charity funds

Press Release Sep 28, 2021

A total of 35 swimmers braved the Solent to raise more than £14,000 to support Island residents living with cancer…

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Council taking action over Esplanade Hotel

Press Release Sep 28, 2021

By Mal Butler The IW Observer understands that a Section 215 Notice is to be served on the Esplanade Hotel,…

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Fears over Sandown’s water treatment plant

Press Release Sep 28, 2021

Serious concerns of sewer collapse and flooding in the water waste system at Sandown have been raised. Sandown the only…

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60 years of fashion ends as Ladies Realm closes

Press Release Sep 27, 2021

The two Ladies Realm shops, in Ryde and Sandown, are to close shortly ending a 60-year association with the Island.…

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VECTIS VIEW: Paul Biddlecombe Chairman of Shanklin Voluntary Youth and Community Centre

Press Release Sep 27, 2021

Having grown up in Shanklin since the ’50s, supporting West Ham when we won the World Cup in 1966 (Moore,…

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Holmsey Big Brother is watching

Press Release Sep 27, 2021

How’s your driving? Be truthful. Are you as safe as you once were, or are you the opposite of nocturnal,…

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Ladies in Lavender come to the Apollo

Press Release Sep 13, 2021

By Maureen Sullivan The Apollo Theatre are starting their 49th season of plays with Ladies in Lavender, an emotionally-charged play…

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Barry’s Club started to help the bereaved

Press Release Sep 13, 2021

A new informal bereavement group is being started by a widow who would like something positive to come out of…

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Charity leader pleads for £20 UC boost to remain

Press Release Sep 12, 2021

An Island charity chief has appealed to the government: “Keeping the £20 Universal Credit increase is the single best way…

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Walk details released for IW Walking Festival

Press Release Sep 12, 2021

The long-awaited Isle of Wight Walking Festival, which runs from October 9-22, has released details of the walks on offer.…

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130-home plan unveiled for Camp Road

Press Release Sep 12, 2021

Plans have been unveiled for 130 homes on Camp Road, in Freshwater — eight years after a previous attempt for…

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