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Whitecroft & Barton’s winning ways in football

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 25, 2025

This week W&B maintained their unbeaten run at the top of Division One, Ventnor A reached the Junior B Cup…

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The Isle of Wight Council has issued a new statement this afternoon on the latest position on Belgrave Road in…

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The interim plan for a devolution deal, to include a regional mayor, has concluded the Isle of Wight should remain…

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Island residents are being urged to take swift action to secure funding and support through the ‘Safe and Warm’ scheme,…

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WWII memories are to be captured for posterity

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Carisbrooke Castle Museum has embarked on a year-long project to collect and preserve memories of Islanders who lived through the…

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More than 10,000 people are claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) on the Isle of Wight. Both Island constituencies have a…

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En garde at the West Wight Fencing Club

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As one of the few clubs that encourage members to use foil, epee, and sabre, West Wight Fencing Club is…

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A former residential home in Ventnor could be turned into three homes under plans submitted to the IW Council. Bluebell…

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Rings celebrate end of season with special presentation evening

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Ventnor District Rings celebrated the end of season with a special presentation evening, with players from the Volunteer Inn, Ventnor…

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St James’ Square is going to look blooming lovely

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The flower planters in St James’ Square, in Newport, are finally looking their best after work has been carried out…

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Maree Crabtree marked her 100th birthday on Saturday – and is looking forward to her next one. A celebration took…

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A life-like felted red squirrel, by Diana Turner, drew admiration from everyone and was chosen as the best exhibit at…

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Brighstone Horticultural Society’s new ‘People’s Choice’ award was won by Helen Cox, for her ‘Paper or card work’ entry (Once…

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I first arrived on the Island just over a decade ago. It was meant to be a short holiday with…

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Sensibly, President Trump has banned people from 43 countries from travelling to the USA. These days politics is so devoid…

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