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Isle of Wight planning applications: 6th December 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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IW Council pushes ahead with school closure plans

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

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Hurricanes hammer Hampshire Heathens in this week’s rugby

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

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