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Look back in time

LOOK BACK IN TIME: 4th Nov 1905

Press Release Nov 5, 2022

This week we have reports of two court cases from the Isle of Wight Observer of November 4th, 1905 involving…

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JJ says thank you!

Press Release Nov 4, 2022

By Carole Dennett This picture should make Islanders who intervened when they saw a man beating his dog “incredibly proud”…

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Isle of Wight Observer Issue 199

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 4, 2022

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Dignity in Dying rally finds new supporters

Press Release Nov 3, 2022

A rally held on October 17 to promote the right to end your own life was feted as “a fantastic…

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Darren conkers the competition

Press Release Nov 3, 2022

By Mal Butler IW Observer gardening expert, Darren Everest, came, saw and conkered to become ‘Island Champion’ at the Sun…

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Hamlet: the return from Ad Lib Theatre

Press Release Nov 3, 2022

By Maureen Sullivan After selling out – with a waiting list – for their open-air performances in June, Ad Lib…

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Freshwater Library proves the ‘Write Place’ for book launch

Press Release Nov 2, 2022

Freshwater Library proved the perfect venue for a book launch ‘The Write Place Collection of Stories Volume I’ on Friday…

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Island comes second in spooky rankings

Press Release Nov 2, 2022

The Isle of Wight has been named the second most haunted county in England, just in time for Hallowe’en. A…

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Entertainment

Journey’s End with young Island talent

Press Release Nov 2, 2022

Island-based professional theatre company, Theatre Reviva, has cast two local A-level students, Tom Howarth (IW College) and Fred Valvona (Christ…

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Lights out at the Hare and Hounds

Press Release Nov 1, 2022

By A & S Whitewood Vectis 40s Vintage is a group of like-minded people who enjoy the 1940s era, including…

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More anti-social behaviour in Lake

Press Release Nov 1, 2022

Members of Lake Parish Council are calling for more police action to combat increased anti-social behaviour in Lake and across…

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Campaigners calling for general election

Press Release Oct 31, 2022

Islanders who think there should be a ‘General Election Now’ are invited to gather in St James’ Square in Newport…

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Youngsters receive their DofE awards

Press Release Oct 31, 2022

Young people from the Island have been congratulated for their efforts and achievements in The Duke of Edinburgh’s award (DofE)…

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School trips provide business opportunity

Press Release Oct 30, 2022

Rookley-based company, Education Destination, arranges study trips to the Island for schools and colleges, supported by high-quality curriculum-linked learning and…

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Look back in time

LOOK BACK IN TIME: 28th Oct 1922

Press Release Oct 30, 2022

The Isle of Wight Observer of October 28th, 1922 contains a long report about the breakdown of the marriage of…

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VECTIS VIEW: Den Clare Hypnotherapist

Press Release Oct 29, 2022

The public has many confusing and misleading perceptions of hypnotherapy, and I have worked, for the last 42 years on…

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