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Vintage Ventnor – happy Hurries

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 21, 2024

In Counties Two, leaders Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes continued their run of form, winning 97-7 away at Tottonians. With more…

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Plans for Admiral’s Cup racing to return to Cowes

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By A & S Whitewood Plans are underway for the return of the Admiral’s Cup Regatta to Cowes in 2025…

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UPDATED: Daisy may have been deliberately run over and needs your help

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Police are investigating allegations that a 14-year-old dog, was run over deliberately by a car on Sunday, leaving her in…

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Road improvement scheme to get underway in East Cowes

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Work to upgrade a section of Castle Street between Link Road and Well Road in East Cowes is to begin…

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Is the dental bus scheme not enough to fix the Island’s crisis?

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A dental bus, which will visit the Isle of Wight in March, has been welcomed by a health watchdog, but…

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Ventnor walkway to reopen next month following new improvements

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A project to install new safety railings at Ventnor’s Rene Howe Walk is nearing completion, with the footway due to…

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London man charged with stalking woman on the Isle of Wight

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A man has been charged with stalking a woman on the Isle of Wight. This follows a report made to…

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Man jailed for raping woman at address in Ryde

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A man has been jailed for raping a woman known to him on the Isle of Wight. Louis Fletcher, aged…

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Cassidy sends a heartfelt thank you!

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Generous Islanders have certainly brought a smile to the face of 19-year-old Cassidy Ley, who has been told by doctors…

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Redevelopment plans for dilapidated seafront property rejected

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Feb 20, 2024

A major redevelopment of a ‘dilapidated’ building in a prominent position on an Isle of Wight seafront has been rejected.…

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Opportunities to lead transformation of Ryde as part of new Ryde Town Board

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The Isle of Wight Council is seeking applications to join the new Ryde Town Board, which will lead the transformation…

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Teenager has been charged with East Cowes robbery

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A teenager has been charged in connection with a robbery at Central Stores in Well Road, East Cowes. It’s alleged…

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The Little Sweep of Church Litten, remembered on Valentine’s Day

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A poignant gathering was held in Church Litten on Valentine’s Day to remember ‘The Little Sweep’, Valentine Gray. Valentine died…

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Chance to vote for most inspirational person in your community

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Ahead of the Vectis Radio Community Awards evening on March 15, the Community Radio Station is giving their listeners the…

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As the clock ticks on, preparing for our later years is often avoided. At best, we may have a makeshift…

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Appeal to identify cyclists who gave first aid assistance to man in Alverstone

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Police are appealing to identify two cyclists who made attempts to save a man’s life in Alverstone. They were called…

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