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Impressive total for Walk the Wight 2025

Press Release Jul 16, 2025

More than £500,000 was raised by the 35th Walk the Wight for Mountbatten Isle of Wight. At a special celebration…

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New chef takes the helm at popular Bembridge pub

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 16, 2025

The Crab & Lobster in Bembridge has welcomed a new executive chef, with well-known Island figure Stuart Downes — also…

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Shanklin flies its green flag

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Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community Centre (SVYCC) is celebrating, after its Victoria Avenue green space was awarded the prestigious Green…

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Sea Gels supports the IW Bus Museum

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 16, 2025

The Sea Gels Shanty Band enjoyed a day out last Sunday, touring the Island in vintage open-top bus No. 4643,…

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Have your say on plans to reshape local councils

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 16, 2025

Island residents are being invited to take part in a region-wide survey on the future of local government across Hampshire…

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Help complete the story of our seaside heritage

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Historic England has launched a new interactive map celebrating nearly 300 years of the nation’s coastal history – and Islanders…

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Girls from across the region take on Island watersports

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More than 200 Girlguiding members from across South West England gathered at UKSA in Cowes last weekend (Jul 12–13) for…

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Water restrictions announced for Hampshire and Isle of Wight

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Households across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being asked to ditch their hosepipes from today (Wednesday, 16 July)…

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Charity tournament helps Mountbatten

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The annual Mountbatten charity table tennis tournament was held in June, at the Isle of Wight Table Tennis Centre, raising…

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A squirrel’s-eye view wins photo competition

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 15, 2025

A striking image entitled A Squirrel’s-Eye View of Mill Copse has won the Wight Nature Fund’s biosphere festival photo competition.…

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Short stories, big heart as book backs Mountbatten

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A collection of feel good Island stories by local author Jan Wright has already raised more than £1,200 for Mountbatten,…

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Faith and hope shared on Island pilgrimage

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Island Catholics took part in a pilgrimage walk to Quarr Abbey on Saturday, July 12, as part of the Catholic…

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Fitness, fun and flags at PEACH Games

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More than 320 primary school children and 80 secondary sports leaders came together for the Island’s fifth annual PEACH Games,…

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Vectis Historic Vehicle Show showcases classic cars

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 15, 2025

Classic cars were the stars of the show at the Vectis Historic Vehicle Club’s (VHVC) annual charity event held at…

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Team Thunder gives their thanks

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Sandown & Lake FC enjoyed an end-of-season celebration evening for their U-16 Team ‘Thunder’ squad, with managers, Michael Radic and…

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Bog standard? Not these loos!

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 15, 2025

The decorated toilets that flushed social media with excitement across the Isle of Wight are now making a splash at…

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