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Island’s RNLI is still desperately needed

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 8, 2023

The RNLI was founded in 1824, but after 200 years the bravery and selflessness of its volunteer crews are still…

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Vintage group present three charity cheques

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 8, 2023

When fifteen members of Vectis 40 Vintage gathered at The Dairyman’s Daughter in Arreton for a pre-Christmas lunch, cheque presentations…

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Matt lights up Goldcrest Close

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The 10th anniversary of the Goldcrest Close Christmas Lights celebration in Newport took place last Thursday (November 30). The spectacular…

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New book tells of Totland history

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A new book, entitled ‘Totland Reflections’, telling the story of how the village grew from a small farming community into…

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Help Rotary transform children’s hospital stays

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Isle of Wight Rotary is asking Islanders to come together to help refurbish the children’s ward garden at St. Mary’s…

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Ryde community rallies round fire-affected family

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The ‘Christmas Spirit’ is alive and well on the Island, as a family of four was offered free hotel accommodation…

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Road schemes start next week

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Residents are being advised of two road improvement projects that will take place next week. Stroudwood Road on the outskirts…

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No mention of ferries in 58-page transport report

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A major new report issued by the body that “speaks with a single voice about strategic transport priorities for the…

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New group wants a ‘progressive’ MP

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A new campaign group wants to unite Island voters to support a ‘progressive candidate’ to ensure the Conservatives do not…

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Historic clock back in place

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A clock that has been telling Seaview residents the time for almost a century has been restored to working order.…

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Newchurch Male Voice Choir says ‘thank you’

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Newchurch Male Voice Choir chairman, Rod Riddell, and musical director, Roy Bevan, presented Howard Wilkie with Honorary Life Membership of…

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‘I just wanted to redevelop’

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Christmas tree festival is back

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This year’s Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival starts with a Lights of Love service on Wednesday (Dec 6) at 7pm, in…

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MP spends £3,000 on letter drafting service

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Labour councillor Richard Quigley claims Bob Seely spends more than £3,000 a year on a letter drafting service while hypocritically…

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Three contenders for Ventnor seat

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 1, 2023

A third political challenger is bringing a ray of hope that he will take the Isle of Wight Council seat…

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