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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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STAR LETTER: Radio interview was a ‘car crash’

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 28, 2024

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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Focus on Conservation and Science Festival at animal sanctuary

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 28, 2024

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

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Isle of Wight Observer Jun 28, 2024

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Nathan meets Jessie J at the Isle of Wight Festival

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 27, 2024

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

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Rice runs rescue Ryde in this week’s cricket

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 26, 2024

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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Island Speedway season kicks off with a double dose of thrills

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 26, 2024

The 2024 Wightlink Warriors NORA Speedway season will start on Thursday at Smallbrook Stadium when the sport returns for its…

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All aboard for members of the Girls’ Brigade sleepover

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 25, 2024

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

Press Release Jun 25, 2024

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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Appeal following serious collision in Freshwater

Press Release Jun 25, 2024

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

Press Release Jun 25, 2024

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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Battle of Britain Memorial Flight not taking part in IW Armed Forces Day

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

Press Release Jun 25, 2024

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

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Spell of drier, warmer weather brings increased wildfire risk

Press Release Jun 24, 2024

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

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Eco fashion show helps Island charities

Press Release Jun 24, 2024

An Eco Fashion Show was held on Saturday, June 8, in Christ Church, Totland, to benefit Timebank, Food Bank, Mountbatten…

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