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VECTIS VIEW: Vix Lowthian – local teacher and Green Party spokeswoman for lifelong learning

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 17, 2025

The leaves are falling; it’s back to school – and fittingly the supermarket aisles are now stacked with Haribo (for…

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Isle of Wight Observer Sep 17, 2025

Small business owners across the Island have a golden opportunity to sharpen their digital marketing skills and boost their business…

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Turning the Island yellow in October

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 16, 2025

Islanders are being invited to turn the Island bright yellow this October, in support of Mountbatten’s Go Yellow 2025 campaign.…

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Trouble at Jhoots!

Carole Dennett Sep 16, 2025

Four of the five branches of Jhoots pharmacies across the Island have reportedly been closed in recent days, amid reports…

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STAR LETTER: A second warmongering Labour leader

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 16, 2025

Dear Editor, In July, Keir Starmer said the UK would formally recognise the State of Palestine before the United Nations…

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LOOK BACK IN TIME: 15 September 1888

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 16, 2025

This story published in the Isle of Wight Observer on 15th September, 1888, made us smile this week. We’re not…

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From country to Oasis and Oktoberfest to ’90s and Ibiza legends, GG’s, at the Island Riding Centre, has unveiled a…

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IW pays tribute to emergency services

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 16, 2025

The Isle of Wight has paid tribute to emergency services personnel at a special flag-raising ceremony outside County Hall, Newport,…

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Parents flocked to social media to express their anger last week after new rule changes were implemented at Cowes Enterprise…

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Wightlink has confirmed that it is in consultation with the RMT Union over potential job losses, with up to 50…

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Medal marks 20 years of Coastguard service

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 15, 2025

Station Officer, James Potter, was formally presented with his Long Service and Good Conduct medal marking 20 years of voluntary…

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WIGHT IN WESTMINSTER: Richard Quigley MP — Labour MP for IW West

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 15, 2025

Summer recess was exactly what I needed – not because it was a long break (though I did enjoy a…

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Isle of Wight Observer Sep 15, 2025

The IW Steampunk Festival returns to Ryde from September 26 to 28, and for many visitors, half the fun is…

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Gems Bridalwear celebrates 25 years of beautiful Island brides

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 15, 2025

Gems Bridalwear, in Newport, is celebrating 25 years of helping brides find the dress of their dreams. Founded by Sally,…

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Finals finale

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 15, 2025

Shanklin Bowls Club hosted Club Competition Finals Weekend, with volunteers battling against the elements to ensure the surface was fit…

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If toys could talk what stories would they tell?

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 15, 2025

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