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Reserve your tickets today for the Island’s hustings

Isle of Wight Observer May 30, 2024

Tickets for the joint IW Observer/Island Echo General Election Hustings events are now available to reserve, with all Isle of…

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The Wight Strollers donate their 14th Public Access Defibrillator

Press Release May 30, 2024

The Wight Strollers have made their 14th Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) donation following the success of their most recent pantomime,…

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New support scheme with Hampshire & IW Community Foundation for care leavers

Press Release May 30, 2024

Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has announced a new match funding agreement with the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation…

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UKSA’s screen time reduction trial hailed a success

Press Release May 30, 2024

Earlier this year, UKSA launched a screen time reduction trial in a bid to ease anxiety amongst its young students…

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Sheepdog trials will welcome entrants from across the UK

Isle of Wight Observer May 30, 2024

The Isle of Wight Sheepdog Trials will return for their third year this weekend, with organisers hoping for good weather.…

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Volunteers desperately needed for community car service

Press Release May 29, 2024

Community Action Isle of Wight has made the decision to temporarily not take any further members for its community car…

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Katy Taylor joins the Wightlink team as new Chief Executive

Press Release May 29, 2024

Katy Taylor will become Wightlink Chief Executive Officer from Monday August 19. This follows Keith Greenfield’s retirement from the Island…

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Island team reach the Young Enterprise National Finals

Press Release May 29, 2024

Wild Wax Melts from Carisbrooke College and Medina College go marching on into the National final of the Young Enterprise…

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IW Observer’s Darren wins gold at Chelsea Flower Show

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2024

IW Observer gardening columnist Darren Everest has won his first RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal. Darren, along with his…

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Equals IW members present £150 cheque to charity MAD-Aid

Press Release May 29, 2024

EQUALS IW group members recently visited MAD-Aid’s headquarters in East Cowes to present a £150 cheque to the charity. The…

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Apply now for grant funding to support your community

Press Release May 29, 2024

Projects making a difference in their community could be eligible for a funding boost. The Isle of Wight Council on…

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Island tributes paid to Spitfire pilot who died in crash

Press Release May 29, 2024

Tributes have been paid on the Island to an RAF pilot who was killed in a Spitfire crash while taking…

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This week’s bowls round up

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2024

In Division One, Cowes Medina A narrowly won 6-4 (74-71) at home to Totland A, Ryde Marina A were 6-4…

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Shanklin commemorates D-Day 80 at Falcon Cross Hall

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2024

Shanklin and District History Society held a special D-Day 80 exhibition at Falcon Cross Hall, with hundreds of residents and…

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New ferry plans take a big step forward

Isle of Wight Observer May 28, 2024

Amid widespread concern about the costs, reliability and declining services offered by Red Funnel and Wightlink, a locally-owned company is…

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Bouyant bowlers batter batters in cricket this week

Isle of Wight Observer May 28, 2024

The return of cricket to Brading, Shanklin and Godshill’s last-over win, and Ash Goldsmith’s 6-wicket haul, were highlights of a…

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