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A winning combination

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The Havenstreet Real Ale Festival last weekend attracted fans of steam trains as usual, but they were also joined by…

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Jennie wins silver for her shooting

IW Observer.co.uk May 7, 2022

Top Island shooter, Jennie Cartwright, returned home this week from the World Shooting Championships in America with a silver medal.…

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Drew Langdon and Miles Jennings held off their Italian rival, Maurizio Schepici, to narrowly win the 2022 Round the Island…

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Proposed increase for Wightcare service fees

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A proposed increase to fees for Wightcare services is to be considered by the Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet next…

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Ventnor’s first ever ‘Dog Fest’

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The first Ventnor ‘Dog Fest’ took place on the beach on Saturday (April 30) with more than 100 people and…

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Pharmacists facing abuse from patients

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Staff in Isle of Wight chemists are facing abuse from patients due to the shortage of pharmacists. Some people have…

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Isle of Wight Challenge welcomes 2,000 walkers

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Around 2,000 walkers took part in the Isle of Wight Challenge over the weekend. The challenge is the first event…

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Kicking above their weight!

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The Isle of Wight Panther Kickboxing Club struck gold at the WKO European Championships in Barnsley on Saturday. Five members…

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Walk and Talk Buggy walks

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Three housing providers have organised guided buggy walks to encourage local families to get fresh air and gentle exercise over…

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QUIGGERS: I’m ferry worked up!

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Due to an unforeseen incident in aisle 11 of the Croydon Sainsbury’s, Mr H is still away. The good news…

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There’s still time to Walk the Wight

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Walk the Wight is finally happening on Sunday (May 8) and you can still walk by registering on the day…

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Crackdown on parking near the crematorium

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A crackdown on parking near the Isle of Wight Crematorium in Whippingham is on the cards, to prevent heavy goods…

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A new lifeguard base proposed for Sandown

IW Observer.co.uk May 5, 2022

A new lifeguard base is planned by Sandown Town Council on the town’s Esplanade beach. It will be a converted…

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Nominations for National Lottery awards now open

IW Observer.co.uk May 5, 2022

A total of £1,078,240 of National Lottery funding went to 60 projects in the Isle of Wight in 2020/21, providing…

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Laurel and Hardy seen in Shanklin and Sandown

IW Observer.co.uk May 5, 2022

Jean Papworth and her friend, Diane Hetherington, walked from Shanklin to Sandown Pier and back dressed as Laurel and Hardy…

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