IW Observer 301
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Read MoreDental care provider reveals it will not be opening in Freshwater until a couple of week’s time
Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy ReporterAn Island dental care provider has revealed there will be a two-week gap in provision while the practice establishes itself…
Read MoreField of Remembrance service at Carisbrooke Castle
On Thursday, November 7, HM Lord-Lieutenant will again be hosting the annual Field of Remembrance service at Carisbrooke Castle. Gates…
Read MoreTake over of Freshwater dental services by Denbigh House “remains on track”, according to ICB
The takeover of Freshwater dentistry by a new provider “remains on track” despite the NHS still waiting on approval from…
Read MoreMore than 50,000 bees to be re-homed on the Island
It’s been a hive of activity at an Island wastewater treatment works this month, as more than 50,000 honeybees are…
Read MoreOwners of Yarmouth pub apply for LBC to install ‘high quality’ accommodation
The owners of a Yarmouth pub have applied for listed building consent (LBC) to install ‘high quality’ bed and breakfast…
Read MoreWightAID grant helps families enjoy well-earned holidays
A charity that helps Island families in poverty to have a much-needed holiday is the biggest beneficiary of the latest…
Read MoreHallowe’en success for three Island cyclists
Cyclists Ewan Cook, Nadia Lele and Kirsty Cook enjoyed success on Sunday at the Gorrick Halloween Classic XC in Surrey.…
Read MoreBowls, ghouls and rolls for Islanders this week
Shanklin Bowls Club hosted a Hallowe’en Fun night indoor bowls competition, with more than 30 participants taking part in the…
Read MoreS&S’s stronghold success in this week’s rugby
Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes got back to winning ways with a 73-27 Counties One home win over Trojans at Fortress…
Read MoreW&B stay top with two games in hand in football this week
Whitecroft & Barton won a table-topping clash with Ventnor. There were 4 goals from Sandown’s Ryan Walker, hat-tricks for Vectis’s…
Read MoreDrone trials not going ahead on Cowes car park
The Isle of Wight Council has refused to grant a licence for Inteliports to conduct a pilot project for cross-Solent…
Read MoreCouncil land sale that could create around 115 jobs to go ahead
A training facility for HGV Class 1 professional drivers could be coming to Whippingham. A council land sale at the…
Read MoreIslanders receive vital winter support at annual ‘Winter is Coming’ event
More than 140 Island residents gathered at the Riverside Centre on Wednesday, October 23, for this year’s Winter is Coming…
Read MoreReport uncovers environmental crisis in the Medina Estuary
A new study from The University of Manchester reveals a severe level of microplastic pollution within the Medina Estuary. An…
Read MoreUrgent restoration appeal for Quay Arts Centre
Quay Arts, a beloved cultural venue at the head of the River Medina, is reaching out for community support in…
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