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Get someone who cares for our countryside recognised

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There are just days left to nominate your favourite rural business or young person living in, working in or making…

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Riverfest draws the crowds

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Fantastic sunny weather ensured thousands of people flocked to Newport Quay on Saturday for the free Riverfest festival. There were…

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New primate rescue facility at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

IW Observer.co.uk May 20, 2022

The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown will be opening a first-of-its-kind primate rescue facility on Saturday, May 28. This newly-designed…

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Newport Jazz Club returns

IW Observer.co.uk May 20, 2022

Newport Jazz Club is pleased to announce their return this Sunday at the Apollo Theatre in Newport. They will be…

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Unlikely alliances at council meeting

IW Observer.co.uk May 20, 2022

Gifts of cake were not enough to sweeten the atmosphere at Wednesday evening’s bad-tempered annual meeting of the Isle of…

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Bids invited for Adult Community Learning grants

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Voluntary and community organisations providing education and learning opportunities for adults on the Island can now bid for grant funding…

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South Island Sevens arrive on Saturday

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The South Island Sevens international tournament arrives with a bang at Watcombe Bottom tomorrow (Saturday). Gates open at 10am and…

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Free one hour parking set to launch in Newport

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Free one hour parking is set to launch in Newport next week as part of an initial six-month trial to…

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Newport’s Jubilee celebrations to transform the town

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Businesses, volunteers and local organisations are coming together to celebrate Her Majesty’s historic reign in the Island’s county town. In…

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After such a range of shows last month, can May measure up? You bet – just look at what’s coming…

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Laptop appeal to help Ukrainian refugee families stay connected

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An Island charity is appealing for second-hand laptops to help Ukrainian refugees stay connected. ‘Laptops for Ukraine’ is being coordinated…

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Shanklin secures season showdown

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Shanklin 2 v Whitecroft & Barton 1 Shanklin’s injury time winner, against league leaders Whitecroft & Barton, ensures this season’s…

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Shanklin reach third cup final of 2021/22

IW Observer.co.uk May 18, 2022

Bembridge 2 v Shanklin 5 Shanklin have reached their third cup final of the season, winning 5-2 away at Steyne…

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Two new additions to the Donkey Sanctuary

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The Donkey Sanctuary in Wroxall has welcomed two new donkeys, Hannah and Hazel. Rehomed locally from Whitwell, they were loved…

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A brand new way to promote IW events

IW Observer.co.uk May 18, 2022

If you’re organising an event on the Island then here’s a novel way to promote it and gain some extra…

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