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LOOK BACK IN TIME: 26 July 1919

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A homeless man accepting an invitation for a cup of tea ended up at the centre of an unusual court…

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Isle of Wight Observer Jul 25, 2026

The Ryde Bus & Coach Museum’s busy weekend of fund-raising and festival fun, started with Friday’s VIP visit from Go…

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Cowes Enterprise College welcomed Cambridge academics and former students back to its Sixth Form, to inspire Year 12 pupils considering…

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Families can uncover the hidden wonders of the Island’s coastline this summer, as ranger-led rock pooling and fossil hunting sessions…

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School hosts popular Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 25, 2026

Pupils and families gathered at Dover Park Primary School, for its second annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Families were invited to…

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Racing fleets return for popular regatta

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 24, 2026

This weekend’s Royal Solent Yacht Club Regatta promises superb competition, shoreside entertainment, and popping of corks. Regatta-honed racing classes will…

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Music legends lead Yarmouth fund-raiser

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One of the biggest groups of the ‘Sixties, Herman’s Hermits, will be performing at the annual charity Towers Party in…

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Canadian Friendship Force visitors enjoy Isle of Wight hospitality during cultural exchange

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Members of the Isle of Wight Friendship Force have welcomed visitors from the Friendship Force club of St Mary’s and…

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Shanklin vet to close after owner cites years of criticism from fellow vets

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 22, 2026

A vet in Shanklin is to close, after its owner became tired of “constant criticism” from other vets. Olivier Ghesquiere…

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Urgent appeal to find forever home for inseparable Isle of Wight rescue dogs

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 22, 2026

Friends of the Animals are appealing to Islanders to help two inseparable little dogs, who urgently need a forever home.…

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Wightlink clashes with Visit Isle of Wight over proposed tourism levy hike

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Many Islanders think the Island’s ferry firms wield far too much power – but now a row is erupting between…

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Royal Isle of Wight Summer Show celebrates 125th anniversary in style

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 17, 2026

The 125th Royal Isle of Wight Summer Show proved popular at the weekend, with visitors enjoying one of the most…

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Classic Isle concerts delight crowds at Robin Hill

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Round the Island Race hailed as one of the best in years as Tattarat wins

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 17, 2026

The Round the Island race has been hailed as one of the best in years, with more than 800 boats…

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