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Saint who visited the Island is new Doctor of the Church

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 1, 2025

Pope Leo XIV will officially declare Saint John Henry Newman a Doctor of the Church on Saturday, November 1 –…

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Quartet bring Vivaldi and Bach to Freshwater Hall

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The Memorial Hall, in Freshwater, hosted the Red Priest Quartet recently, performing their programme “Truly, Madly, Baroque” to a full…

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Isle of Wight Observer Oct 29, 2025

Vectis Astronomical Society will be able to bring the stars closer to Islanders after receiving a £3,172 grant from WightAID…

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A 57-year-old man was arrested after prescription medication was stolen from Boots’ Pharmacy at the Tower House Surgery, Ryde, on…

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Young rider, Finley Manser Grundy, capped a dominant season with victory in the final round of the Little Fodder DH…

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Twenty-two people from across the Isle of Wight were confirmed by the Bishop of Portsmouth during a moving service at…

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Mountbatten is inviting Islanders to celebrate the lives of loved ones this Christmas, by dedicating a light on its remembrance…

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A seven-year-old, from Newport, has continued his running success with victory in the Junior Mini 1.4km (9/10 mile) at the…

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The 70th anniversary of the MacNaughton-Howe Craft Festival produced a record number of entries in St Catherine’s Church, Ventnor, across…

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Safe solution for flares now launched in Cowes

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Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has launched the Island’s first approved Time Expired Pyrotechnic (TEP) Reception Facility, offering a year-round, safe…

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Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s Quality Matron, Siziwe Turner, has been recognised with the Florence Nightingale Foundation DAISY Award for…

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A depleted Wight Wolves side, teaming up with players from Aldershot & Fleet, enjoyed a successful start in the Gosport…

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Sported supports Shanklin soccer

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 29, 2025

Shanklin FC and Shanklin VYCC volunteer, Peter Wilson, received a cheque for £1,000 from Island High Sheriff, Jacque Gazzard, on…

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MP toasts his toes – all for a great cause

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 23, 2025

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