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Isle of Wight planning applications: 28th June 2024

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 28, 2024

See full planning notices and all documents by entering the reference number into the search bar on the planning portal.…

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Dear Editor, It’s rare that I write to a newspaper, but after listening to Bob Seely’s “car crash” interview on…

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FOCAS Fest – Focus on Conservation and Science Festival – is returning to the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary this weekend, after…

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Jessie J made a young Islander’s day with a hug and chat – and even learned a few words of…

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With fixtures affected by the IW Festival, Ryde’s Kerry Rice settled early nerves to secure a well-deserved win, with solid…

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Girls’ Brigade members enjoyed a sleepover with a difference; spending the night on a Wightlink ferry. Ten members from the…

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Mountbatten to feature in National Open Garden Scheme

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Mountbatten’s collection of beautiful plants and flowers will be showcased during a special event this weekend. For the first time,…

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Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious collision in Freshwater. Police were called at about…

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Music festival meant three nights afloat for Cowes Lifeboat

Press Release Jun 25, 2024

Cowes RNLI lifeboat was putting safety first when it joined the many boats gathered in the upper reaches of the…

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Friends donate educational touch tablet to Allergy Centre

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A large, pro-interactive educational touch tablet has been donated to The David Hide Asthma and Allergy Research Centre at St…

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Press Release Jun 25, 2024

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) will not take part in this Sunday’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day…

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New beach access steps open at Compton Bay

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New steps leading down to the beach at Compton Bay have opened in time for the summer. The new wooden…

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An Amber alert for wildfires has been issued for Thursday this week covering Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Dry…

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