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April road improvement works planned at three Isle of Wight locations

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 9, 2026

Three improvement schemes will be carried out by Island Roads in April. Works at Heathfield Road in Freshwater, Howgate Road…

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Snap Fitness IW donates 210 Easter eggs to children at St Mary’s Hospital

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 9, 2026

Snap Fitness IW delivered 210 Easter eggs to the paediatric departments at St Mary’s Hospital on Friday. The donation was…

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Wight Orienteers celebrates 50 years of navigating the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 9, 2026

Wight Orienteers is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking half a century since a small group of Island runners…

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Isle of Wight detectorist finds rare Bronze Age gold ring dating back 3,000 years

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 9, 2026

Island metal detectorist Mark Smedmor has described discovering a rare Bronze Age gold object as his “second find of a…

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Angel Radio set for DAB boost as Island nostalgia station awaits approval

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 9, 2026

Angel Radio, the Island’s long‑running nostalgia station, is preparing for a major leap forward as it awaits final approval from…

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Rescued breeding dog Nellie gets new start as Island charity appeals for help

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 9, 2026

A dog rescued after being used repeatedly for breeding is now enjoying a new life thanks to the care of…

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Salty’s in Yarmouth to reopen in April under new operators

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Salty’s in Yarmouth is to reopen at the end of April with new tenants taking over the restaurant and bar.…

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WightAID awards more than £13,500 to Island good causes in first 2026 grant round

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Island good causes across the age range have shared more than £13,500 in the first WightAID round of grant giving…

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Twelve Isle of Wight Council managers earn more than £100,000

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Twelve senior managers at the Isle of Wight Council are now earning salaries in excess of £100,000 a year, newly…

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New Shanklin eatery champions Island produce and healthy food

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Shanklin mayor, Sara Sheath, cut the ribbon to officially open Eat Wight – Sandwich & Spud Bar, on Falcon Cross…

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Island Scouts sleep out to support homeless veterans

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Ten Scouts from 1st Godshill & Rookley gave up the comfort of a bed for the night on Saturday, March…

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Sandown Town Hall to become new creative hub for Island artists

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Part of Sandown Town Hall is set to become a new home for artists, makers, and creatives, following the completion…

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Medina Marching Band celebrates 50th anniversary with spring concert

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Medina Marching Band marked its 50th anniversary with a spring concert on Saturday March 28, bringing together past and present…

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Homeshare scheme launches on Isle of Wight to tackle loneliness and housing

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 7, 2026

A well‑established home-sharing model, that brings older adults together with carefully-vetted younger people for companionship and light household help, is…

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