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Cassidy Ley becomes a hospice ambassador

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2025

Brave Cassidy Ley, from Ventnor, has been chosen as this year’s ambassador for Naomi House and Jacksplace, during ‘Do More…

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The Finals Weekend for the Island’s Indoor Bowls

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2025

The weekend saw the culmination of a competitive and enjoyable indoor bowls at Ryde Indoor bowls. Ian Hampshire, of IW…

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The IW Council has been accused of denying Islanders a choice of care providers, by pushing clients from independent companies…

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Get ready for an exciting, interactive celebration of all things weddings and events, as WedFest 2025 takes over the Island…

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Natural Causes hits the stage tonight at Trinity Theatre

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2025

Trinity Theatre’s next production is ‘Natural Causes’ by Eric Chappell. Produced by Dinah Bowman, it comes to the Cowes stage…

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Over the last decade, 16 banks have shut on the Island. You may think why does that matter in an…

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12-bedroom HMO is to replace town centre office

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A 12-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) will replace office and storage space in a town centre. The council has…

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Two wins at Smallbrook in this week’s hockey report

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 27, 2025

IW 1st XI won 4-0 at home to Haslemere, in Division Two South, with goals from Sam Challis, and 1…

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Trying times evident in this week’s Island rugby report

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The three senior Island sides faced stiff mainland opposition, and player availability issues, but, despite defeats, will be heartened by…

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WightAID’s round of January donations

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School age children and older people living with dementia are among the good causes supported in the latest round of…

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County Hall refuses ‘affordable’ high street flats

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A proposal for three ‘affordable’ new flats at the site of a once popular dessert shop has been refused. Council…

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Ryde Harriers shine in a great performance

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Two Ryde Harriers have put in impressive performances. Gary Marshall, fresh from a personal best at the Fleet half-marathon, took…

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Competition hots up as the end of season looms

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 26, 2025

by Debbie Yates Division One Ryde Rankers 5 v Ryde C 5, Ryde B 5 v Havenstreet A 5 Only…

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The first Yarmouth Beer Festival weekend, a collaboration between the town’s three pubs, which includes free live music and around…

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A celebration of village halls on the Island

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The end of National Village Halls Week was marked with a fun-packed celebration at Mottistone gardens on Saturday. Village halls…

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