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Girlguiding gold award for Tessa

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 12, 2024

Tessa Bryson, a member of the Carisbrooke & Newport Ranger Unit, has gained a Girlguiding Gold Award, the first Ranger…

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Tilly’s Insights: Age UK – Teaching technology to senior Islanders

Tilly Walder Jan 12, 2024

Age UK Isle of Wight is an independent charity that has been working in our local community helping older ones…

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Battle over birds

Mal Butler Jan 12, 2024

A new group has been formed to try to open Harbour Farm in Bembridge as a nature reserve and tourist…

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Carole Dennett Jan 12, 2024

With the Isle of Wight deemed a ‘dental desert’ as no dentists accept new NHS patients, Isle of Wight MP,…

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Carole Dennett Jan 12, 2024

The Isle of Wight Council has received the lowest percentage increase in government grant of any unitary authority in the…

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The first steps to make the Sun Inn, at Hulverstone, an Asset of Community Value were passed at a Brighstone…

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Across England, the six-day strike by junior doctors led to more than 110,000 patients having scheduled NHS care cancelled, but…

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And just like that it’s 2024! Welcome to a whole new year of theatrical treats. First up this year is…

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Nominations are still open for the Isle of Wight Sports Awards 2023. From the people who make Isle of Wight…

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Church of England hopes for 300 new worshippers

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New Island brewery’s pale ale strikes gold

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Wight Knuckle Brewery, in Bembridge, has won a gold award for its pale ale. The recognition came in the Society…

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Auction of painting says ‘thank you’ for the love

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