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Classic cars and Tintanic in Cowes

IW Observer.co.uk Jul 2, 2022

Around 50 classic cars and buses from both the Island and mainland were polished and on display at the Cowes…

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Hat trick of wins for Dark’n’Stormy

Mal Butler Jul 2, 2022

Ian Atkins’ GP42 Dark’n’Stormy achieved an historic triple triumph at Saturday’s Round the Island Race. The yacht took the Monohull…

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BlackBox Theatre perform Bouncers

IW Observer.co.uk Jul 2, 2022

BlackBox Theatre Company is one of the south’s leading small-scale, professional touring companies. They bring exciting theatre to smaller communities…

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Round the Island on Shanks’ pony

Mal Butler Jul 1, 2022

Steve Orchard, the ‘Iron Man’ of Freshwater Bay Golf Club, completed one of his stiffest charity challenges to date by…

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Going Electric will be an ‘exciting ride’

IW Observer.co.uk Jul 1, 2022

The first ever Going Electric event will take place at the Isle of Wight College on Sunday, July 31, and…

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Island Theatre

Maureen Sullivan Jul 1, 2022

Welcome to the July theatre line up! In summer it’s good to get outside, so bring a picnic and come…

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Looking forward to Ventnor Day

IW Observer.co.uk Jul 1, 2022

Ventnor Day, which takes place at Ventnor Park tomorrow (Saturday) between noon-6pm, promises to be bigger and better than ever.…

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Country Fun

IW Observer.co.uk Jul 1, 2022

The Isle of Wight Royal County Show was back last weekend for the first time since 2019, celebrating its 121st…

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Going totally locally in Ryde

IW Observer.co.uk Jul 1, 2022

The National Totally Locally Fiver Fest Campaign which starts tomorrow (July 2) and runs until July 16, see’s Ryde join…

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Isle of Wight Observer Issue 181

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 1, 2022

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A LOOK BACK IN TIME: Practical jokes

IW Observer.co.uk Jun 30, 2022

This account of a man brought before the magistrates, which appeared in the Isle of Wight Observer of 26th June…

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People urged to stay safe as new COVID wave hits the Island

IW Observer.co.uk Jun 29, 2022

With an increase in cases of COVID-19 across the Island, people are again being urged to do all they can…

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All change on parish council

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Havenstreet and Ashey Parish Council have elected Cllr Sue Lyons as the new chairman of the council, with Cllr Karen…

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SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOOLS: Innovative use of technology at Dover Park Primary School

IW Observer.co.uk Jun 28, 2022

Children at Dover Park Primary School have been using virtual reality (VR) headsets to help them re-engage with their learning…

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Less than one in 10 IW burglaries solved

Carole Dennett Jun 27, 2022

A major investigation has revealed that the proportion of unsolved burglaries on the Isle of Wight is twice the national…

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Island not included in investment plans

IW Observer.co.uk Jun 26, 2022

The body which plans the South East’s transport needs to boost the region’s economy has published its investment strategy for…

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