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Plans for Admiral’s Cup racing to return to Cowes

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 21, 2024

By A & S Whitewood Plans are underway for the return of the Admiral’s Cup Regatta to Cowes in 2025…

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UPDATED: Daisy may have been deliberately run over and needs your help

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 21, 2024

Police are investigating allegations that a 14-year-old dog, was run over deliberately by a car on Sunday, leaving her in…

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Road improvement scheme to get underway in East Cowes

Press Release Feb 21, 2024

Work to upgrade a section of Castle Street between Link Road and Well Road in East Cowes is to begin…

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Is the dental bus scheme not enough to fix the Island’s crisis?

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Feb 21, 2024

A dental bus, which will visit the Isle of Wight in March, has been welcomed by a health watchdog, but…

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Ventnor walkway to reopen next month following new improvements

Press Release Feb 21, 2024

A project to install new safety railings at Ventnor’s Rene Howe Walk is nearing completion, with the footway due to…

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London man charged with stalking woman on the Isle of Wight

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A man has been charged with stalking a woman on the Isle of Wight. This follows a report made to…

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Man jailed for raping woman at address in Ryde

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A man has been jailed for raping a woman known to him on the Isle of Wight. Louis Fletcher, aged…

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Cassidy sends a heartfelt thank you!

Carole Dennett Feb 20, 2024

Generous Islanders have certainly brought a smile to the face of 19-year-old Cassidy Ley, who has been told by doctors…

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Redevelopment plans for dilapidated seafront property rejected

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Feb 20, 2024

A major redevelopment of a ‘dilapidated’ building in a prominent position on an Isle of Wight seafront has been rejected.…

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Opportunities to lead transformation of Ryde as part of new Ryde Town Board

Press Release Feb 20, 2024

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking applications to join the new Ryde Town Board, which will lead the transformation…

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Teenager has been charged with East Cowes robbery

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A teenager has been charged in connection with a robbery at Central Stores in Well Road, East Cowes. It’s alleged…

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The Little Sweep of Church Litten, remembered on Valentine’s Day

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A poignant gathering was held in Church Litten on Valentine’s Day to remember ‘The Little Sweep’, Valentine Gray. Valentine died…

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Chance to vote for most inspirational person in your community

Press Release Feb 19, 2024

Ahead of the Vectis Radio Community Awards evening on March 15, the Community Radio Station is giving their listeners the…

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Plan to enjoy your golden years as time ticks on

Observer Features Feb 19, 2024

As the clock ticks on, preparing for our later years is often avoided. At best, we may have a makeshift…

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Appeal to identify cyclists who gave first aid assistance to man in Alverstone

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Police are appealing to identify two cyclists who made attempts to save a man’s life in Alverstone. They were called…

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Brave Cassidy inspires those around her

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 18, 2024

The friends and family of a selfless Ventnor teenager are raising funds so that she can enjoy the final stage…

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