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Planning Notices

Isle of Wight planning applications: 6th December 2024

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 6, 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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Isle of Wight Observer Dec 5, 2024

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Wootton Santa sleigh route postponed

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The Wootton Santa Sleigh Route planned for tonight has been postponed. Due to strong winds and heavy rain the Wootton…

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The Isle of Wight Council, on Wednesday, announced its intention to proceed with their plans to close six primary schools,…

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Sarah’s continued success in pickleball

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Yarmouth’s Sarah Howell has followed up her recent mixed doubles success at the English Open with another gold, this time…

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Five-star ‘Ed-liner’ entertains at Shanklin Theatre

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A spritely Ed Byrne entertained a 500+ audience at Shanklin Theatre, with the latest leg of his Mark Twain-inspired Tragedy…

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What is happening over new car ferries?

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It has been exactly six months since Red Funnel issued a press release announcing plans to tender for new car…

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Police warn against e-scooters as gifts

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police are urging parents and others to think twice before purchasing e-scooters as Christmas presents,…

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This week’s hockey highlights for the Island

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 3, 2024

Isle of Wight Men’s 1st XI overcame a very strong Basingstoke side, 3-2 at Smallbrook, going a goal down after…

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Stoic Seaview secure solid season starter in football

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 3, 2024

Island clubs continue to recover from Storm Bert and midweek downpours, with players and officials marking the end of “Movember”.…

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Consultation launched on plans to improve cycling and walking routes across the Island

Press Release Dec 2, 2024

The Isle of Wight Council wants to hear from residents and local groups about new plans to improve cycling and…

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Success for Ryde Harrier in Verona Marathon

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 2, 2024

By Geoff Watkin After a disappointing run in this year’s London Marathon, Ryde Harrier’s Carly Scoble produced an outstanding performance…

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Hurricanes hammer Hampshire Heathens in this week’s rugby

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 2, 2024

In a rearranged fixture, Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes II XV won 52-7 at home to Fareham Heathens II, in Hampshire…

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