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LOCATED: Have you seen missing Charlene?

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Charlene, age 40, was last seen in Newport at around 10.10am today (Tuesday, March 12). She is described as: white,…

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More special school places are needed on the Island

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 12, 2024

A special school is looking to expand with plans to open a satellite site in East Cowes. St George’s School,…

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A street trader looking to open a concession on a seafront has had their application stalled. It comes as the…

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Isle of Wight Observer Mar 12, 2024

Labour tried flogging off the Royal Mail in 2009. Peter Mandelson took the lead, claiming, “new management would bring a…

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Presidents’ play-off in indoor bowls, with a narrowly made win

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 12, 2024

IW Indoor Bowls side narrowly won their President’s Challenge match 90-89 shots, against a visiting Devon side. John Attrill skippered…

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Shooters in mint condition at the range in Godshill

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Newport IW & District rifle club’s first air rifle competition of the year was held at the club’s home range…

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Boxing Day Swim raises money for local charities

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Following the successful Boxing Day Swim, Ventnor Carnival Association have made donations to three local good causes. Ventnor Community Foodbank,…

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Battling Brading, buoyant Binstead and brave Bembridge

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A rare weekend when waterlogging weather wasn’t the talking point saw Brading, Binstead and Bembridge A progressing in Gold, Memorial…

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BTC Spring Head of the River Race

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Ryde Rowing Club competed in their first mainland event of the new season on Sunday – the BTC Spring Head,…

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Ryde teams takes the top 4 spots in Division One

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By Debbie Yates Division One Ryde C 9 v Newport Vics A 1, Newport Vics B 4 v Ryde Goshawks…

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Lady hockey hopefuls triumph over Gosport

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IW Ladies continue their push for promotion, with a 6-1 victory over Gosport. Coming from a goal down, and disappointing…

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Round five of the Winter championship enjoys the spring weather

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Round five of the Isle of Wight Motorcycle Club Winter Championship, the GES Cup, took place in balmy, spring-like conditions…

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The St Catherine’s Gala Dinner and Grand Auction held on Saturday March 9 raised an amazing £7,500 to support the…

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Popular Ryde arts cafe to expand

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Monkton Arts, the popular arts café on East Street in Ryde, is set to undergo a significant expansion. After facing…

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Mary is blowing the the trumpet for the Isle of Wight

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An Island brass band has formed a partnership with a talented young composer and musician. Abbey Brass has appointed former…

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Were 800 people without broadband? Or was it 4?

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 10, 2024

A Carisbrooke couple had a frustrating experience trying to sort out their broadband service after it failed almost a month…

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