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Cello virtuoso to appear at Medina

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 22, 2024

Cello soloist, Finn Mannion, makes his debut with the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra on tomorrow (Saturday) when he will…

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Mal Butler Jan 22, 2024

A Newport brother and sister, who paid £2,500 to have two properties connected to the gas mains last September, are…

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Isle of Wight Observer Jan 22, 2024

Five of the most famous trophies in world football are heading to the Island this week … courtesy of the…

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Carole Dennett Jan 20, 2024

Claims made by Bob Seely that he helped bring funding to the Island are ‘porkie pies’, Cockney rhyming slang for…

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Isle of Wight Observer Jan 19, 2024

The annual Island Volunteer Fair, organised by the IW Volunteer Centre, will take place tomorrow (Saturday) at the Riverside Centre…

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A Big Bold Beautiful Life, with Kate Taylor

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 19, 2024

Big Bold Beautiful Life: a fun and illuminating evening with Island-born author, life design and empowerment coach, Kate Taylor, will…

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Isle of Wight Observer Jan 19, 2024

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Carole Dennett Jan 12, 2024

Ahead of an Isle of Wight Council consultation on what action should be taken to deal with surplus places in…

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Isle of Wight Observer Jan 12, 2024

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Island to trial new app to help separating parents

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The Island has been chosen to trial a new app to support separating parents and help them secure the best…

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Get lost in a good book

Carole Dennett Jan 12, 2024

The Friends of Shanklin Community Library are challenging adult readers to complete their annual Reading Challenge. All you have to…

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Could your pooch be a therapy dog?

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 12, 2024

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Lake schoolgirl has ‘major hair chop’ to raise money for charity

Mal Butler Jan 12, 2024

A 10-year-old Lake schoolgirl is having her ‘first major hair chop’ to raise money for Breast Cancer Now and The…

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Isle of Wight Observer Jan 12, 2024

‘Mr Bates vs the Post Office’ has brought attention and public support to the sub-postmasters who lost so much in…

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National Theatre comes to Newport

Carole Dennett Jan 12, 2024

The Apollo Theatre, Newport, is now a National Theatre Live venue, meaning the best theatre from London and the West…

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