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Major plans unveiled for Pier

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Major plans to breathe life into the former Fort Victoria Pier near Yarmouth have been unveiled. Miles Blamire wants to…

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After a two-year absence, The Wight Tri Spring Triathlon took place at Gurnard Pines, Cowes, with a sprint distance triathlon…

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Master of Disguise, a fancy-dress and film collectable shop in Newport’s St Thomas’ Square, has raised more than £1,500 for…

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White lie started fifty years of wedded bliss

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A Cranmore couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last week, despite a ‘white lie’ during the marriage proposal. Ian and…

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An Islander played a vital role in helping Jenny Beavan win the Oscar for best costume design in Disney’s Cruella,…

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Special 80th anniversary planned for the defence of Cowes in WWII

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The 80th anniversary of the defence of Cowes and East Cowes by the Polish destroyer, ORP Błyskawica, during World War…

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Councillor asks why western government’s can’t do more

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Westridge Golf Club’s current captain, Walter Mallinson and ladies’ captain, Gill Stokes joined Gordon Debenham (club captain 2020/22) and Shelagh…

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Gary cares for war graves

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An Isle of Wight man has received an award from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). Gary Newman was recognised…

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The Isle of Wight Observer of 19th April 1856 contains an article and a reader’s letter signed only with an…

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Ryde Harbour is now Ryde Marina

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Ryde Harbour has been re-named as Ryde Marina, after Ryde Town Council finalised the takeover from Isle of Wight Council…

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Macie shares love at Easter

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Caring Newport teenager Macie Edkins-Wherry has been out and about again delivering Easter eggs and treats to the Island’s care…

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April is a quieter month at the council. Following the budget process, and with the Easter break that follows on…

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Platform One’s ‘Inside The Industry’ Returns

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Following the success of last year’s music industry seminar, Platform One decided to host a bigger and better event catering…

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