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Teddy charity football match raises more than £4,000

Mal Butler May 29, 2026

A charity football match, to support a campaign inspired by three-year-old youngster, Teddy Ward, and his fight against a rare,…

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Hundreds celebrate 50 years of Medina Marching Band

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2026

Hundreds of people joined dignitaries to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Medina Marching Band, with a spectacular evening of…

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Free tickets available for State of the Island Debate in Ryde

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2026

Final panellists have now been confirmed for next month’s State of the Island Debate 2026 – Travel & Tourism Special,…

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New council leadership team agreed at County Hall

Carole Dennett May 29, 2026

There is a new leadership team at County Hall – and for the first time it includes two Reform UK…

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Island students reach national final with Walk the Wight board game

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2026

A group of eight students, taking part in the Young Enterprise Best Company programme, have developed the Walk the Wight…

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Isle of Wight war hero Alec Penstone dies aged 101

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2026

WWII war hero, Alec Penstone, passed away at Mountbatten Hospice yesterday, following a short illness. Alec, a much‑loved figure across…

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Notice is hereby given that the Isle of Wight Council in not less than seven days from the appearance of…

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More than 600 Isle of Wight pupils attend County Show education day

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More than 600 children from 22 Isle of Wight primary schools attended the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society’s Education…

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Sir Derek Jacobi stars as Cowes Fringe Festival opens with packed weekend of arts and music

Isle of Wight Observer May 28, 2026

Sir Derek Jacobi took centre stage as the legendary actor gave a performance of ‘A Knight to Remember’, as the…

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Isle of Wight veterans mark Op Telic anniversary with parade in Newport

Isle of Wight Observer May 28, 2026

A parade to mark the 15th anniversary of Op Telic was held by the Isle of Wight Branch of The…

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Closure orders secured on Newport properties linked to anti-social behaviour and drugs

Isle of Wight Observer May 28, 2026

Officers have secured three partial closure orders on properties in Newport, following reports of persistent drug‑related anti‑social behaviour, in a…

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Pink Ladies Tractor Run raises more than £680 for breast cancer support on Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer May 28, 2026

The inaugural Pink Ladies Tractor Run, raising money for the Applegate Breast Cancer Unit and Apple Blossoms Support Group, took…

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Night-time roadworks planned for Fairlee Road and link road in Newport

Isle of Wight Observer May 28, 2026

Two sections of Fairlee Road, Newport, are to be improved during night-time works next month. Island Roads will carry out…

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Isle of Wight veterans’ support centre proposal moves forward after Westminster talks

Isle of Wight Observer May 28, 2026

The Isle of Wight’s Armed Forces Champion has made further progress in efforts to improve support for local veterans following…

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