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TV star joins hospice charity as a patron

Press Release Mar 31, 2025

The Mountbatten Group, which delivers end-of-life care on the Isle of Wight, in Southampton and across large parts of Hampshire,…

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Westridge Farm campaign finally reaches appeal court

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 31, 2025

The long-running campaign to save Westridge Farm, in Ryde, has reached the Court of Appeal, marking an important moment in…

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Veterans Hub sleep out to raise money for the homeless

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 31, 2025

A 24-hour sleep-out on the Ryde pavements has helped earned thousands of pounds for the homeless. The sleep out, from…

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The Community Hall of Yarmouth and District ten years on

Mal Butler Mar 31, 2025

The Community Hall of Yarmouth and District (CHOYD) celebrated the 10th anniversary of its formation on Monday, with a party…

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A double win for Mountbatten at Smiley Charity Film Awards

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 31, 2025

Mountbatten Isle of Wight and Mountbatten Hampshire celebrated a double win at the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2025, held on…

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Free access to parenting app for families across the Island

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 31, 2025

Families across the Isle of Wight now have access to an innovative parenting platform, designed to provide vital support during…

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Hamlet Court is set to undergo redevelopment

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Two family villas will be built on Cowes seafront – replacing a run-down ‘eyesore’. The council has given consent to…

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Nine homes approved on demolition company site

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Mar 31, 2025

A proposal to build nine houses on the site of a demolition yard in Ryde has been given the go…

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Alzheimer Café celebrates their national award

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2025

The Alzheimer Café, in Cowes, is celebrating after being named winner of the Dementia Care category, at the Markel 3rd…

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A chat with… John Nicholson – Speaking out about blood pressure

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2025

High blood pressure? Don’t ignore it. This was the stark warning from IW Councillor and Cowes Mayor, John Nicholson, following…

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Working together for the community to support Grow Gurnard

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2025

Cowes Men’s Shed has recently crafted a new community notice board to support Grow Gurnard – a community farm near…

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Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2025

More than 100 members of Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community Centre (known as TC’s) had an evening of disco, dance…

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Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2025

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