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

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

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

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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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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

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