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Former restaurant set to turn into flats

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A former Ventnor restaurant is set to be turned into flats overlooking the beach. The current owners of the Waterside…

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Cancer research charity really kneaded the dough

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Three staff members at Grace’s Bakery, Yarmouth, have raised more than £2,000 for Cancer Research UK’s Cold-Water Challenge. Laura Smith,…

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A letter in the Isle of Wight Observer of 8th April 1854 responds to correspondence from a lady printed the…

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Could you play at the Isle of Wight Festival?

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Platform One College of Music will be giving a young Island band, artist or musician the opportunity to play on…

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Farmer Jacks on the move

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Farmer Jacks farm shop at Arreton Barns will be moving into its new custom-built facilities, just down the road at…

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Enjoy a Ticket to Ryde this Easter weekend

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Organised by Jack Up Events, with the support of Ryde Town Council, Ticket to Ryde is a well-established event now…

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And, they’re off!

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Charity Easter duck races will take place across the Island over the weekend. Tomorrow (Saturday), Aspire, Ryde is holding its…

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Will the ‘hottest band on the planet’ fly straight to the top of the charts?

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Island music lovers will be on the edge of their seats this afternoon (Friday), waiting to find out whether Island…

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Easter Eggplant at Canopy Skatepark

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Skaters at all levels are welcome to enter the first ever skate competition at Canopy Skatepark in Chale Green this…

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Isle of Wight Observer Issue 170

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The 2021 Sports Achievements Awards

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Medina Theatre provided the backdrop to an evening of celebration of sporting success, achievement and voluntary contributions, hosted by double…

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Readers picture of the week

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This week’s picture has been captured by Leslie Cutbush who loves to visit the Wildheart Trust in Sandown and during…

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Mountbatten celebrate 45 years with ‘torch run’

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Mountbatten Isle of Wight has celebrated 45 years of hospice services with a special ‘torch run’. Staff teams from Mountbatten…

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