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Dinosaur Isle goes on the road Roman Villa hosts clay craft days

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 14, 2025

Families across the Island can enjoy hands-on history and creative fun this half term, with activities running at two of…

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Hundreds of people took part in the Appley Day activities, at Ryde on Sunday. The event, hosted by Friends of…

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A stalwart of the Yarmouth community, Ian Francis Dallison, has died, aged 98. Ian moved to the town in 1992…

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Music for All in Ryde

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UK charity, Music for All, is hosting its annual flagship free music-making event ‘Learn to Play’ this weekend, at Aspire,…

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On Sunday, 191 runners set off from the Isle of Wight Community Club, in Cowes, to tackle the 26.2-mile circuit…

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Ventnor group saves historic phone box

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Ventnor Enhancement Fund has bought a 1930s K6 telephone kiosk after British Telecom’s decision to remove the telephone from the…

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Dog and crew rescued in Bembridge storms

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Bembridge RNLI had a busy weekend, starting off with a rescue which included George, the dog, on Friday. The crew…

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Magic, music, and merriment – The Sorcerer casts its spell

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A fanciful tale of love, magic and society, The Sorcerer may be lesser known among Gilbert & Sullivan’s (G&S) works,…

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Rocking with the Zoots

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Perms and flares were the order of the evening, as The Zoots boogied on down to sounds of the ’70s…

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Ventnor Vikings look the part thanks to Ventnor company

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 2, 2025

Ventnor’s U-11 mixed football team, the Vikings, began their season with a well-earned draw and a fresh sense of purpose.…

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Council chairman salutes RNLI staff and volunteers

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The Island’s maritime heritage was marked last week when the chairman of the IW Council attended the Royal National Lifeboat…

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70 years of service for Island Scouting couple

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Any length of service is commendable, but Val and Don Sambrook’s dedication to Scouting is exceptional – together they have…

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Residents invited to enjoy Appley Park this weekend

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Ryde’s Appley Day celebration is set to return on Sunday, transforming Appley Park and Beach into a hub of community…

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22 years of lifeboat service by George

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 2, 2025

After more than two decades of dedicated volunteering, George Chastney has stepped down as press officer for Cowes RNLI. George…

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Playpark plans out for consultation

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Lake Parish Council has launched a consultation with local youths and the community as part of plans to invest in…

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Island animal charities unite to tackle welfare challenges

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Some of the Isle of Wight’s best-known animal charities are discussing ways of working more closely for the benefit of…

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