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How many Islanders will be affected by PIP changes?

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 22, 2025

More than 10,000 people are claiming Personal Independence Payments (PIP) on the Isle of Wight. Both Island constituencies have a…

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Santa’s postponed his visit to East Cowes due to Darragh

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Santa has called the IW Observer offices this afternoon to say that he has been blown a bit off course…

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Officers investigating a robbery at a Newport shop have charged a man. Police were called to Central Stores on the…

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CEO apologises for Red Funnel chaos

IW Observer.co.uk Mar 17, 2024

Red Funnel’s CEO, Fran Collins, has apologised for the significant travel problems caused by their vessels being out of action.…

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Councillors sign agreement during visit to twin town of Coburg

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The chairman of the Isle of Wight Council has shared photos from a recent civic visit to Coburg, continuing the…

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Nick nails it

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Bonchurch-based 27-year-old discus thrower Nick Percy secured his fifth British championships gold medal in Manchester with a 65m throw, extending…

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High Sheriff meets Shanklin volunteers

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The Island’s High Sheriff, Kay Marriott, visited Shanklin last weekend to meet volunteers from local organisations that provide much needed…

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Jubilee medals for RNLI volunteers

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A total of 21 members of the Cowes RNLI crew received their Platinum Jubilee Medals from Isle of Wight Deputy…

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After a nearly four-year wait, work to replace the old barriers at The Causeway in Freshwater has been completed. Residents…

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T’was the morning after the night before, the Conservative party had tanked in not one but two dismal by-elections. Bob…

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Classic cars and Tintanic in Cowes

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Around 50 classic cars and buses from both the Island and mainland were polished and on display at the Cowes…

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The first ever Going Electric event will take place at the Isle of Wight College on Sunday, July 31, and…

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Looking forward to Ventnor Day

IW Observer.co.uk Jul 1, 2022

Ventnor Day, which takes place at Ventnor Park tomorrow (Saturday) between noon-6pm, promises to be bigger and better than ever.…

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Country Fun

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The Isle of Wight Royal County Show was back last weekend for the first time since 2019, celebrating its 121st…

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Going totally locally in Ryde

IW Observer.co.uk Jul 1, 2022

The National Totally Locally Fiver Fest Campaign which starts tomorrow (July 2) and runs until July 16, see’s Ryde join…

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