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Will IW Council elections be delayed?

Press Release Dec 30, 2024

The chairman of the Isle of Wight Council has called an Extraordinary Full Council meeting to discuss the critical issues…

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Jack to show New Year resolution on charity marathon challenge.

Press Release Dec 30, 2024

Inspirational Island Roads foreman Jack Faulds is embarking on an incredible endurance challenge in the New Year to raise money…

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Isle of Wight planning applications: 27th December 2024

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 27, 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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An Isle of Wight actor is acclaimed for highlighting issues around autism

Press Release Dec 27, 2024

Isle of Wight actor Anna Constable is looking back at 2024 as a year when she was acclaimed for her…

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Popular seawall footpath reopens

Press Release Dec 26, 2024

The Isle of Wight Council is pleased to say that the promenade at Totland Bay, linking the Waterfront Restaurant and…

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Salvation Army receives festive boost thanks to Southern Vectis

Press Release Dec 24, 2024

The Salvation Army has been given a festive boost this month, to help it ease hunger and poverty across the…

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Highways Improvement work continues in the New Year

Press Release Dec 24, 2024

Island Roads will resume its highways improvement activity straight after the Christmas and New Year holiday. Improvement work in Binstead…

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Sign up to the Husky Trail challenge for Mountbatten

Press Release Dec 24, 2024

This winter, be among the first to sign up for an epic once-in-a-lifetime challenge in support of Mountbatten Isle of…

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Short film on women’s health wins prestigious U.S. award

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 23, 2024

TRAVEL SOCKS, a short film directed by Tess Annan and Joseph Madden, has won the Norman Houston Short Film Award…

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Brighten Your Bag competition inspires creativity and safety

Press Release Dec 23, 2024

The Isle of Wight Council is excited to announce the winners of the 2024 Brighten Your Bag competition, a creative…

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Police appeal for witnesses following Ventnor arson

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 22, 2024

Police on the Island are appealing for witnesses after a car was set alight in Ventnor. The incident happened on…

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New branch for trusted yacht service company

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 20, 2024

Richardson’s Yacht Services has announced an exciting expansion, as they get ready to open a new branch in Cowes at…

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VECTIS VIEW: Rev Chris Bradish – team rector for Newport, Carisbrooke and Gatcombe

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 20, 2024

Have you been to a nativity play this year? You know the sort – shepherds wear tea-towels, angels wear coat-hangers…

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Alex is cooking for The Burnt Chef Project

Mal Butler Dec 20, 2024

An Island chef is taking part in a gala dinner in London, at a fund-raiser for The Burnt Chef Project.…

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A Christmas treat for St. Mary’s children from Man v Fat

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 20, 2024

Man v Fat (MvF) Football IW have been working hard over this festive season to bring children at our local…

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GREEN FINGERS: A look back at the gardening year

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 20, 2024

Seasons Greetings to you all. As it’s my last article of the year I thought I’d round things off with…

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