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Hospice experts share their knowledge through Solent University partnership

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The Mountbatten hospice group, which includes Mountbatten Isle of Wight and Mountbatten Hampshire, has teamed up with Southampton Solent University…

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Tug-of-War team celebrates win in Shanklin’s regatta

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 21, 2025

Shanklin Sharks, a combination of youth and football club players, retained their Tug-of-War trophy at Shanklin’s regatta, after a close…

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Island beaches pass with flying colours

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 21, 2025

Fifteen of the Isle of Wight’s bathing spots have been classed ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ by the government’s Environment Agency (EA).…

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Day at the Bay proves to be great fund-raiser

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 21, 2025

A pirate-themed Day at the Bay, a fund-raiser for Freshwater Independent Lifeboat, raised more than £7,000 for the charity on…

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It’s been announced that the Admiral’s Cup will return next year

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 21, 2025

The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) announced, on Tuesday, that the Admiral’s Cup is to return in 2027. The trophy…

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The IW Half-Marathon attracts 254 athletes

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 21, 2025

The 2-lap, 13+ mile course, including Nettlestone and St Helens, starting and finishing at Appley, in Ryde, attracting 254 athletes.…

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IW Arts Society Awards support Island drama

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The Arts Society has launched a new nationwide programme to support local drama groups, and the Isle of Wight branch…

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New IW hockey coaches arrive for the 2025-26 season

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 21, 2025

The IW Hockey Club has welcomed new men’s and women’s coaches for the 2025-26 season, with former professional, Jack Forsythe,…

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Noemi’s lucky number

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WightFibre marked a major milestone, on June 18, when it connected its 25,000th customer, continuing its rise as the Island’s…

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Island Line closes down once again

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 21, 2025

Island Line passengers are bracing for yet more disruption, as the entire route shuts down from Saturday, October 18 to…

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Animal cruelty is increasing across the Isle of Wight, according to new figures released by the RSPCA, which reveal a…

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A bid to build six two-bedroom houses in Cowes has been met with an objection from Island Roads. Parking concerns…

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The annual steam fair returns to the Isle of Wight Railway this Bank Holiday weekend, for its 50th showing. The…

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Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious collision that occurred on the A3056 between Arreton and Horringford yesterday (Wednesday,…

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Cowes RNLI Guild: A Year of Fundraising Success

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The Cowes RNLI Guild Committee has once again enjoyed a busy and successful year of fundraising, with a wide range…

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113th Yarmouth Carnival visited by the Red Arrows

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The Red Arrows gave their seal of approval to the 113th Yarmouth Carnival with a flyover midway through the street…

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