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Save the date – Isle of Wight hustings confirmed ahead of general election

Carole Dennett May 24, 2024

Islanders will be given the opportunity to quiz candidates standing in the forthcoming General Election ahead of polling day when…

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MP hopeful launches his campaign

Carole Dennett May 24, 2024

Tory MP hopeful for the Isle of Wight East constituency, Joe Robertson, launched his election campaign earlier today in Ventnor,…

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It’s confirmed there is ‘no money’ for problems in Ventnor

Isle of Wight Observer May 24, 2024

A government minister, last week, confirmed there is no government money available to deal with the transport problems in Ventnor…

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Christ Church’s commemoration of D-Day 80

Isle of Wight Observer May 24, 2024

Sandown’s Christ Church commemorated D-Day 80 with a special Pentecost service. There were readings from the Island’s Lord-Lieutenant, Susie Sheldon,…

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‘Going Electric’ returns next month, showcasing Green Technology

Isle of Wight Observer May 24, 2024

Following the success of last year’s event, ‘Going Electric’ will be returning on Sunday, July 28 to showcase all things…

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Sunny weather helped draw crowds to popular spring fair

Isle of Wight Observer May 24, 2024

After a seven-week postponement, the Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair, sponsored by Red Funnel, finally took place…

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Join in with TaylorMania – enter to have a chance to win your tickets

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To coincide with Taylor Swift’s Eras tour kicking-off in the UK, on Saturday, June 8, Jack Up Events are staging…

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VECTIS VIEW: Richard Tice – Leader of the Reform Party

Isle of Wight Observer May 24, 2024

Many of us have a vision of our country being somewhere we can proudly call home, where our children are…

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HOLMSEY: Life is short – make it interesting

Isle of Wight Observer May 24, 2024

Most of us feel we have only a handful of genuinely interesting moments in our lives; the rest is just…

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Free Ticket to Ryde returns to Eastern Gardens on Ryde beach front

Isle of Wight Observer May 24, 2024

The much-anticipated community event, Ticket to Ryde, is set to make a triumphant return to Eastern Gardens on Ryde beach…

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Operation Geranium helps older Island residents living in isolation

Isle of Wight Observer May 24, 2024

Operation Geranium Season Four is now underway, with hundreds of plants being delivered to older residents living in isolation on…

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Yarmouth RNLI’s has double celebration at Royal Solent Yacht Club

Isle of Wight Observer May 24, 2024

Yarmouth RNLI enjoyed a double celebration with a gala ball at the town’s Royal Solent Yacht Club recently. More than…

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Young Islanders learn about origins of food at County Showground

Isle of Wight Observer May 24, 2024

Around 420 children from 16 Island primary schools gathered at the County Showground in Northwood on Tuesday for a day…

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Surfers Against Sewage protest on Gurnard beach

Mal Butler May 24, 2024

A protest against sewage in our coastal and sea waters took place on Gurnard beach, the second-worst beach for discharges…

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MP ‘doesn’t understand’ he must work with others

Isle of Wight Observer May 24, 2024

A visit by a little-known minister has shone a spotlight on Bob Seely, but not quite in the way he…

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Body started to decompose at St Mary’s Hospital Mortuary

Mal Butler May 24, 2024

The IW NHS Trust has apologised after being named in a Human Tissue Authority (HTA) report, claiming a body showed…

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