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Police appeal for witnesses to Middle Road crash that left four injured

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 18, 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses to a car which may have been involved in a collision on the Middle Road,…

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Weather-hit fixtures still produce flood of goals

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 18, 2026

With weather affecting games on and off the Island, volunteer grounds teams battled against the elements to get matches played.…

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Ryde C increase lead at top of Division One in this week’s Island table tennis

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 18, 2026

by Debbie Yates Division One Ryde C 8 v Ryde A 2; Ryde Goshawks 4 v Ryde Revellers 6; Ryde…

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East Cowes joins Premier Marinas

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 18, 2026

East Cowes Marina has joined the Premier Marinas South Coast network, giving berth holders access to one of the most…

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Apollo concert for Age UK IW

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A live country music concert in aid of Age UK IW will take place at the Apollo Theatre, Newport, on…

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Sandown Town Council buys land outside derelict Ocean Hotel

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Sandown Town Council has revealed it was the successful bidder for a narrow but strategically crucial strip of land in…

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All Portsmouth-Fishbourne sailings suspended

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Wightlink has cancelled all services on its Portsmouth–Fishbourne route after a “heavy berthing incident” caused damage to both its Gunwharf…

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Council £20 million budget gap looms

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The Isle of Wight Council’s Director of Finance has warned that the 2026/27 budget will be the most challenging it…

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Chairman quizzed by Binstead pupils

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 16, 2026

Binstead Primary School welcomed a former pupil back through its doors when the chairman of the IW Council, Cllr Ian…

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Island schools have sailing opportunity

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 16, 2026

Every primary school child aged nine to ten on the Island will learn to sail as part of their education…

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Will you buy a brick to save lives at sea

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 16, 2026

Freshwater Independent Lifeboat is urging Islanders to ‘Buy a Brick’ to help complete major renovations to its lifeboat station. Founded…

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An 18‑year‑old cat, who faced spending his final months in a vet’s cage, has instead found a loving Isle of…

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East Wight MP, Joe Robertson, has sharply criticised the Government’s decision to cancel the UK Islands Forum, calling the move…

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Plans submitted for replacement dwelling

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 16, 2026

A planning application has been submitted for a replacement dwelling at Pidgeon Coo Farm, Hamstead Drive, Cranmore, with the existing…

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Appeal lodged over Totland bungalow

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A planning consultant has submitted an appeal after Isle of Wight Council refused permission for a new bungalow in the…

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Island Theatre with Maureen Sullivan

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And we’re into Fabulous February – with some fabulous shows to look forward to! The Wight Strollers are back with…

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