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Fears for Islanders with hearing loss

Press Release May 26, 2023

A severely deaf IW Observer reader is worried that the NHS will not be able to cope as services for…

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Dapper chaps seen out on their bikes

Press Release May 26, 2023

A ‘posh’ group of around 70 motorcyclists took part in the annual ’Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride’ from Carisbrooke on Sunday. The…

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Money raised to help HIOW Air Ambulance

Press Release May 26, 2023

The Island’s Catenians Association has presented a cheque for £700 to the Hants & IW Air Ambulance. The Catenians, a…

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Cuts in cabinet will save money

Press Release May 26, 2023

Leader of the IW Council, Cllr Lora Peacey-Wilcox, has reshuffled her cabinet and their responsibilites, following the departure of two…

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LOOK BACK IN TIME: May 25th 1878

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HOLMSEY: The same old politics at County Hall…

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Music and fun at Wolverton

Press Release May 19, 2023

Huge crowds attend the Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair, returning to Shorwell on Saturday. The festival was first launched in…

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Men’s Shed is going strong after five years

Press Release May 19, 2023

Storeroom2010’s Cowes’ Men’s Shed celebrated its fifth anniversary in style on Tuesday, welcoming members to enjoy the celebration with a…

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Drop in for help with fuel grants

Press Release May 19, 2023

The Isle of Wight Council is holding a drop-in session to help ensure people don’t miss out on government support…

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Green Fingers with Darren Everest

Press Release May 19, 2023

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Glittering night at the IW Business Awards

Press Release May 19, 2023

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Brave James walks for next-door friend

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A woman who is expecting to die in just a few months was represented by her next-door neighbour, as he…

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Anglers off to fish for England

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IW High Sheriff, Dawn Haig-Thomas, presented three Island anglers with their England fishing tops, ahead of them representing the country…

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TV comic launches accessibility aids

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TV and stand-up comedian, Chris McCausland, who is blind, took time out from his theatre show to present a specially-produced…

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Press Release May 19, 2023

It was with great pleasure that I accepted the invitation from Girlguiding SW England region to serve as Island commissioner.…

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