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A yellow-legged threat

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 27, 2023

By the IW Asian Hornet team The Isle of Wight is threatened by the imminent arrival of an invasive species…

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Hundreds of people, and plenty of celebrities, turned out for the annual Fan TC Con at the Medina Leisure Centre,…

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Isle of Wight Observer Oct 27, 2023

The Tamarind team in Newport is celebrating after winning a prestigious award at a national event showcasing Indian cuisine. Head…

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Audience engagement made ‘90s band special

Tilly Walder Oct 27, 2023

Last Friday I went, with a group of friends, to watch popular ‘90s band, Space, at Strings Bar & Venue…

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Going to Hurst’s first can help struggling Islanders

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 27, 2023

Hurst’s price promotions have been helping those struggling with the cost of living crisis. Since August the popular Island store,…

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LOOK BACK IN TIME: October 29th 1853

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The Isle of Wight Observer published on October 29th, 1853 describes a fire in Ryde and is less than complimentary…

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‘Swap shop’ for school uniforms

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 27, 2023

Aspire Ryde, in conjunction with Ryde Town Council, will be hosting a uniform ‘swap shop’ at the Aspire Ryde Community…

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Eight de-fuzzed for charity event

Mal Butler Oct 27, 2023

Eight people took part in a shave, haircut and waxing charity event at the Ocean View Hotel, Shanklin, on Saturday.…

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Isle of Wight Observer Oct 27, 2023

It was around this time last year that my company, SeaSafe, achieved the Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer…

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New carers’ passports will recognise their role

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 27, 2023

Carers Isle of Wight has teamed up with the Isle of Wight NHS Trust to launch The Carers’ Passport scheme,…

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Isle of Wight Observer Oct 27, 2023

I’m standing in this week because following Labour’s huge, majority-overturning wins in Tamworth and Mid Beds, DH is busy writing…

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A Doll’s House provides much food for thought

Maureen Sullivan Oct 27, 2023

Surrounded by scandal, when it was first staged in 1879, ‘A Doll’s House’ now serves as a reminder of how…

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A message from Gary Peace

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 27, 2023

The Isle of Wight councillor for Ventnor and St Lawrence resigned from the council. Here is his resignation statement in…

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Vandalism leads to Lake toilet closure

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 27, 2023

Vandals have set fire to areas in New Road toilets, in Lake, leading to them being closed. The immediate future…

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Quarr Abbey at Christmas

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Quarr Abbey is hosting a series of events in the build-up to Christmas, which are all open to the public.…

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