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General election writs received by the Island

Press Release May 31, 2024

The Island has officially received the ‘writs from the clerk to the crown’ for the general election. This official part…

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What Katy Did Next…

Carole Dennett May 31, 2024

Ten weeks ago we revealed the search was on to replace Wightlink’s Keith Greenfield, the company’s head honcho since 2016.…

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Wootton residents wage war on gravel proposals

Isle of Wight Observer May 31, 2024

There was a mix of anger, frustration and disbelief at yesterday evening’s public meeting for Wootton residents concerned about the…

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Dan takes the top spot in Masters International Half Marathon

Isle of Wight Observer May 31, 2024

As well as showing form on the track, Ryde Harrier’s Daniel Eckersley, has excelled on the roads by winning the…

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Freshwater’s new live-stream webcam offers beautiful views

Isle of Wight Observer May 31, 2024

Isleofwight.com has announced the installation of a new, upgraded high-definition webcam, offering live-streaming views of The Needles. The webcam provides…

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Red Squirrel Property Shop takes over Abiggerfish

Isle of Wight Observer May 31, 2024

Red Squirrel Property Shop has aquired Abiggerfish, a prominent player in the Island letting market. The company prides itself on…

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More cross-Solent ferry cancellations from Wightlink

Isle of Wight Observer May 31, 2024

Seemingly endless ferry problems continue as Wightlink yesterday announced the cancellation of eight scheduled sailings on its Yarmouth-Lymington route on…

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Musical director marks composer’s birthday

Isle of Wight Observer May 31, 2024

The musical director of an Island brass band is playing a key role in a new recording to mark the…

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Isle of Wight Observer May 31, 2024

Do you ever find yourself upstairs, wondering what it was you went up for? When going for groceries, do you…

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The eagle has landed at Pop’s Wood in St Helens

Isle of Wight Observer May 31, 2024

Pop’s Wood nature reserve, which is the custodian of woodland at Love Lane in Bembridge, has secured a site to…

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There’s still time to register for IW Open Studios

Isle of Wight Observer May 31, 2024

Running from Friday, August 23, to Sunday, September 8, Isle of Wight Open Studios 2024 is set to be the…

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UKSA Graduation Day students end courses after two years

Isle of Wight Observer May 31, 2024

A cohort of UKSA’s further education students have graduated, after two years of training at its academy in Cowes. The…

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Bembridge Street Fair celebrated its 69th anniversary

Isle of Wight Observer May 31, 2024

Bembridge, one of the oldest street fairs in the country, celebrated its 69th anniversary as the village came to a…

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Seasongs and Shanties rouse a crowd of hundreds in Yarmouth

Mal Butler May 31, 2024

Hundreds of people joined in with a rousing finale of ‘Land of Hope and Glory’ and ‘Rule Britannia’ as four…

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A chat with Richard Tice, Reform UK leader

Isle of Wight Observer May 31, 2024

The Island’s Reform UK candidates, Sarah Morris (IW East) and Ian Pickering (IW West), secured their party leader, businessman Richard…

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HMS Sandowns remembered by community

Isle of Wight Observer May 31, 2024

The Island’s Lord-Lieutenant, Susie Sheldon, and High Sheriff, Graham Biss, joined community groups from Sandown, to unveil the restored bell…

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