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Readers picture of the week

IW Observer.co.uk May 31, 2022

This week’s picture was captured by Stephen Johnson whilst out for a walk – a very well spotted image of…

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Home-Start UK CEO visits Home-Start IW

IW Observer.co.uk May 31, 2022

Home-Start Isle of Wight recently received a visit from Peter Grigg, CEO of Home-Start UK. Peter was introduced to the…

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Northwood Jubilee Picnic in the Park

IW Observer.co.uk May 30, 2022

A free community event, to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, will take place in Cowes on Sunday, June 5, from…

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Seaside sevens sunny success

IW Observer.co.uk May 30, 2022

Ventnor RFC hosted the South Island Sevens weekend rugby tournament, sponsored by Snows, with spectators not disappointed by the fast-paced…

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME: the ‘Christian people of Ryde’

IW Observer.co.uk May 30, 2022

A letter to the Isle of Wight Observer of the 29th May 1920 asks the ‘Christian people of Ryde’ to…

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Pint-sized leader is still up for the battle

Mal Butler May 30, 2022

It’s been a roller-coaster 12 months, but this week IW Council Leader, Lora Peacey Wilcox, claimed: “It’s full steam ahead…

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Redundancies possible at composite company

IW Observer.co.uk May 29, 2022

Composite manufacturing company, Gurit, based in Newport has confirmed that it is consulting staff over 14 redundancies. A spokesman for…

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Emotional rideout in memory of Louie

IW Observer.co.uk May 29, 2022

Nearly 100 motorbikes, trikes and scooters took part in an emotional rideout to celebrate what would have been the 13th…

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Island band plays to massive crowd

IW Observer.co.uk May 29, 2022

Coach Party, a local four-piece indie band, played to a sold out stadium show in Paris on Saturday (May 21).…

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Cabinet Connection- Cllr Karl Love – Cabinet member for adult social care, public health

IW Observer.co.uk May 29, 2022

The war in Ukraine reaches out, penetrating UK boarders, significantly increasing our living costs and creating battles of a very…

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Party time in Ryde

IW Observer.co.uk May 29, 2022

Head ONTO THE STREET in Ryde for the Jubilee celebrations on Saturday, June 4, as there will be a showcase…

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Food back on the menu in popular Shalfleet inn

IW Observer.co.uk May 28, 2022

The New Inn, Shalfleet, is now open seven days a week for food. The pub was taken over several weeks…

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Harwoods honours

IW Observer.co.uk May 28, 2022

Harwoods on Lushington Hill hosted the Isle of Wight Divison Football Association League winners’ awards, with Mrs Jo Harwood presenting…

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Plans for two holiday lodges bite the dust

IW Observer.co.uk May 28, 2022

Campaigners in Bembridge were celebrating last week after the Planning Inspectorate turned down an application to build two holiday lodges…

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HOLMSEY: Winfall for the public?

IW Observer.co.uk May 28, 2022

Boris and Rishi have become the Laurel and Hardy of British politics. By now even the most carefree person with…

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A right royal day out

IW Observer.co.uk May 28, 2022

The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Prince Edward and Sophie, had a hectic day of engagements on the Island on…

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