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Isle of Wight ObserverA very special family has been praised for their tireless work to raise funds for the Isle of Wight Association…
Read MoreGREEN FINGERS: Still things to do in the garden!
As 2023 draws to a close, it’s a good opportunity to look back at what grew well in your garden…
Read MoreLOOK BACK IN TIME: 16th December 1854
The Isle of Wight Observer published on 16th December, 1854 contained a letter from a corporal in the Crimean War.…
Read MoreTeenager buys Christmas presents for the elderly
Mal ButlerA Newport teenager has continued spreading her Christmas joy to care homes across the Island. Macie Edkins-Wherry, 17, first started…
Read MoreHelp choose new charity partner for Red Funnel
The public vote for Red Funnel’s 2024 Charity of the Year is open. Three charities have been shortlisted from the…
Read MoreShepherdess to represent the South on national body
A young farmer from the Island has been named as one of two representatives for the south on the NFU’s…
Read MoreCABINET CONNECTION: Cllr Paul Fuller, Cabinet Member for planning, coastal protection and flooding
Many Islanders are worried about the amount of development on the Island; concerns which are shared by councillors across the…
Read MoreBin collections over Christmas
Recycling, waste and garden subscription collections are changing for two weeks over Christmas and the New Year period. All waste,…
Read MoreTown council supports crime prevention day
Officers from the South Wight Neighbourhood Policing Team held a crime prevention day at The Broadway Centre offering advice and…
Read MoreStill time to get wonderful presents and goodies for the festive table!
The closer it gets to Christmas, the more hectic the last-minute Christmas rush gets. Whether it be forgotten Christmas presents…
Read MoreIslanders push the boat out!
Three Islanders have set off on their adventure of a lifetime, rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Xavier Baker…
Read MoreChristmas spirit comes to Ventnor
This year’s Christmas in Ventnor festivities will take place tomorrow (Saturday) and will be bigger and better than ever. These…
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Read MoreUKSA courses support children’s skills for life
UKSA has reported that its life-enhancing water-based activities, for school groups, have delivered almost significant improvements across six key ‘skills…
Read MoreNewport stepped into Christmas!
Newport sparkled as the town ‘Stepped into Christmas’ for a special fun-filled day of celebrations on Saturday. The event was…
Read MoreSalvation Army folk concert
Each year the Salvation Army provides a Christmas lunch for the homeless and those who will be on their own…
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