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The Addams Family are on the way to Newport

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 23, 2022

This April, you are invited to the delightfully hilarious and macabre world of The Addams Family, staged by Theatretrain and…

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Vics victorous – Brading beaten

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 23, 2022

East Cowes Vics 3 v Shanklin 1 In a week of ‘what might have beens’, Wessex League’s East Cowes Vics…

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Angel Radio celebrating its 15th birthday on FM

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 23, 2022

Angel Radio Isle of Wight is celebrating its 15th Birthday on FM on Thursday (March 24). The radio was established…

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A treat for meat and fish lovers

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 23, 2022

A new wet-fish counter and butcher’s is opening in Yarmouth for the first time in 25 years. The two counters,…

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Wellbeing Café is free and open to everybody

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 23, 2022

The Anxiety Café, in Ventnor, has recently changed its name to The Wellbeing Café, in the hope of attracting more…

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Community Spirited ‘Go Bald’ fund-raiser

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 22, 2022

More than £3,500 was raised through the Community Spirited Cafe, thanks to a ‘4 Go Bald’ fund-raiser. As we previously…

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Peter ‘To Be In Her Shoes’ for crazy fund-raising walk

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 22, 2022

An East Cowes man is doing a charity walk with a difference – in women’s stilettos – to raise money…

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Meteorites land at The Bay CE School

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 22, 2022

Students from The Bay CE School got their hands on rare samples of moon rocks and meteorites, during British Science…

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Visitors now allowed for hospital patients

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 22, 2022

Visiting restrictions have been eased at St Mary’s Hospital, with all patients, except those in the Intensive Care Unit, now…

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Wroxall woman’s success at London drama school

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 22, 2022

A local woman’s dream of becoming a professional actor is a step closer after a successful first term at The…

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Council renews pledge to military community

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 21, 2022

At its meeting last Thursday, the Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet renewed the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC). The AFC is…

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Warriors move to top of table

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 21, 2022

Shanklin Warriors have overtaken Ryde A at the top of the league table for the first time this season, after…

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SANDOWN SPRINT: Fun or competitive – it’s your choice!

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 21, 2022

A law change in 2017 permits a local highways authority to suspend the Road Traffic Act and allow motor racing…

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Carers’ views needed to shape new strategy

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 21, 2022

The Island’s unpaid carers are being asked to help shape a new Isle of Wight Carers Strategy. The Isle of…

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Vectis Corps of Drums annual awards evening

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 21, 2022

The Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band recently held their first annual presentation evening since 2019. The evening opened with…

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UKSA announces Youth and Mental Health Ambassador

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 20, 2022

Cowes-based charity, UKSA, has announced British yachtswoman, Dee Caffari, MBE, as its Youth and Mental Health Ambassador, a newly-created role.…

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