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Rare Henry VIII coin found by Island metal detectorist

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 20, 2025

A routine Sunday morning dig turned into the find of a lifetime for one local metal detectorist, unearthing a piece…

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Chariites benefit from Seaview Partnership

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 20, 2025

The Nettlestone & Seaview Community Partnership has announced donations totalling £2,000 to support local and regional causes. The group is…

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Sea Gels making fans in Harwich

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 20, 2025

The rousing harmonies of the Sea Gels Shanty Band travelled across the water last weekend, making their mark on the…

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Aspire to sing and have fun

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 20, 2025

Aspire Singers, Ryde’s community choir, is extending an open invitation to prospective new members. For four years, this group has…

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Lanesend pupils pass on Harvest Festival products

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 20, 2025

Children and families, from Lanesend Primary School, donated a large collection of food to the IW foodbank, in Cowes, as…

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Sir Grit-a-Lot helps Island Roads prepare for winter

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The familiar rumble of the gritters returned over the weekend as Island Roads held its annual ‘autumn parade,’ preparing the…

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Clare’s epic swim raises £10,000

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The manager of the West Wight Sports & Community Centre has raised over £10,000 after completing a gruelling 33.3km (20…

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Yarmouth to have new accommodation option

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 16, 2025

The King’s Head public house, Yarmouth, has closed until next spring, as work starts to create new boutique rooms above…

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Take part in Great Coastal Birdwatch

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Bird Aware Solent is, once again, inviting coastal residents and visitors to take part in the annual Great Coastal Birdwatch,…

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New Ukrainian Icon gets Catenian support

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 16, 2025

The Isle of Wight Circle of the Catenians attended the Blessing of the Ukrainian Icon of Our Lady of Victories,…

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The Great South Run

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Around 25,000 people of all ages, with plenty of Island competitors, will take part in the Great South Run, in…

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Author’s double triumph at the IW Book Awards

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Katie Daysh was the big winner at the Isle of Wight Book Awards, with her ‘double’ announced at a luncheon…

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Island libraries plant ‘Seeds of Change’ with green week fun

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Libraries across the Island are preparing to celebrate Green Libraries Week, with a programme of activities encouraging communities to think…

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Silent vigil to mark Middle East conflict

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 15, 2025

A silent vigil was held this week, in Newport, drawing people from across the community to mark the loss of…

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Victorious Ventnor & Huish hat-trick

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Sandown & Shanklin Hurricanes narrowly lost 20-17 away at Gosport & Fareham, in the Counties One encounter, with the mainland…

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