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Isle of Wight Observer Jul 3, 2025

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One of Wight Tri’s newer members, Rob Webb, took on the Swanage Standard Distance Triathlon on Sunday, racing through one…

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Brighstone WI held its annual meeting recently and presented a cheque for £800 to Isle of Wight Search & Rescue…

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A ‘Skeleton Protest’ by local parents and carers, frustrated by long delays and ongoing battles to secure essential educational support…

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Island Roads’ work on the Ryde Transport Interchange has received national recognition, winning the Creating Better Places Award at the…

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A classic car show supporting two Island charities returns to Northwood Showground, on Sunday, July 6. The event, run by…

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Three talented young dancers from the Isle of Wight are part of Team England at the 2025 Dance World Cup…

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Reg ‘The Ledge’ Woodmore battled to runner-up place in the Hampshire Open as part of the Island’s youth darts academy,…

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Island sport fixture for Saturday July 5th

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 2, 2025

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The latest proposal, to direct the King Charles III Coastal Path via public highways in East Cowes, is not acceptable,…

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Island choirs return home after Carnegie Hall debut

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Members of three Island choirs, who recently performed at New York’s Carnegie Hall, are set to reprise their concert closer…

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