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Ryde on-call cardiac arrest responders offer 24 hour response

Press Release Aug 1, 2024

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are pleased to announce that Ryde on-call firefighters have joined the…

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Newport Golf Club’s ‘Where’s Wally’ captain’s day

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 1, 2024

Newport Golf Club’s Elaine White included a ‘Where’s Wally’ theme, named after the popular cartoon character, for her ladies captain’s…

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A long wait was rewarded for Tony Langley, whose TP52 Gladiator beat 34 of the highest rated IRC yachts competing…

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After achieving third place in the London 10km, Matt Sharp of Ryde Harriers took on a very different challenge when…

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The sun shone down on Sandown as residents and visitors were treated to a day-long feast of family entertainment at…

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Sunday marked the third edition of the popular Going Electric show, this year held at the Newport Quay and the…

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The Optio voluntary car service, which has been run by Community Action Isle of Wight for more than 20 years,…

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This year’s IW Literary Festival will be supporting the Island’s own talented authors. A new section of the festival, called…

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This week’s Island bowls round-up report

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 1, 2024

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Police are investigating an indecent exposure, which took place at Tennyson Down on Tuesday at around 8.30am. A woman, in…

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Afternoon tea event raises money for RNLI

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The ladies of the Cowes RNLI Guild hosted an afternoon tea and prosecco event at the Corinthian Yacht Club in…

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