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Could you design the MP’s Christmas Card?

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Following the success of last year’s festive competition, Isle of Wight East MP, Joe Robertson, has launched his 2025 Christmas…

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A landmark skills summit, at the Isle of Wight College, was hosted by IW West MP, Richard Quigley, on October…

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The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary is putting out an unusual request this autumn, for hawthorn, hazel and willow branches to help…

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Isle of Wight Observer Oct 23, 2025

Cherry Godfrey recently hosted its annual reception, bringing together staff from its Isle of Wight, Guernsey, and Southampton offices. The…

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