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Women to celebrate World Day of Prayer

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 28, 2022

The 2022 World Day of Prayer (WDP) will take place on Friday (March 4). The day is a global Christian…

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Who’s in the driving seat?

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 28, 2022

Dear Editor, Is anyone at County Hall at the wheel? I ask as I wonder whether our council is aware…

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West Wight Arts celebrate 75 years

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 28, 2022

West Wight Arts Association will be celebrating its 75th birthday on Saturday, March 12, with a gala performance of classical…

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Ability Dogs need new puppy parents

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 28, 2022

Ability Dogs for Young People is an Island charity needing help to raise 12 Puppies in 2022. The charity trains,…

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Zoom talk about four new dinosaur species

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 27, 2022

Last year was a particularly spectacular one for Isle of Wight dinosaurs, with four new species being described. There were…

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Russian hovercraft inspires Lego team

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 27, 2022

Priory School’s Lego Club recently took part in the Portsmouth and Isle of Wight First Lego League competition. The competition,…

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Photographer builds women’s confidence

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 27, 2022

A Ryde photographer has started a new business called ‘Embracing Unique’ to help women feel confident and happy in their…

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The power of the dog

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 27, 2022

In the month that lovers have celebrated Valentine’s Day, an IW Observer reader has written to us about another love…

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‘Hopefully to Seaview’ walk

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 26, 2022

The annual Isle of Wight walk, supporting Retina UK, is returning on June 12 this year. Walkers will set off…

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Cherry Godfrey sponsor Newport Carnival 2022

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 26, 2022

Newport Carnival will be celebrating its centenary this year and organisers, Newport Carnival and Community Events Association, want to make…

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Cabinet Connection – Lora Peacey-Wilcox, Leader of the Isle of Wight Council

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 26, 2022

As I said in my leader’s address at the full council meeting on Wednesday, I always seek to remind people…

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Network Ryde project a step closer

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 26, 2022

A new base for Network Ryde is a step closer, with the project, to renovate St Thomas’ Church, beginning to…

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Chaos reigns at the IW Council meeting

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 25, 2022

The Isle of Wight Council’s annual budget-setting meeting on Wednesday evening descended into chaos, with chairman, Cllr Geoff Brodie, repeatedly…

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HOLMSEY: Alternatives to road police!

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 25, 2022

We’ve all been driving around the Island for years knowing that, unless we did something really stupid, it’s highly unlikely…

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IW Observer.co.uk Feb 25, 2022

The Bohemians, a Queen tribute band known all over the world for their powerful live performances, will be giving theatregoers…

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VECTIS VIEW: Nigel Hartley – CEO of Mountbatten Hospice

IW Observer.co.uk Feb 25, 2022

Prior to the pandemic, we knew the numbers of people who needed Mountbatten’s care was growing. We now know the…

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