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Look back in time

A LOOK BACK IN TIME: Put clocks forward…

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This week we have three snippets from the Isle of Wight Observer of 2nd April 1921 which we hope you…

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A scheme to support wildlife recovery on the Isle of Wight has been extended with the acquisition of 355 acres…

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Archie Pearson and Maisey Kent represented Hampshire and Vectis Schools at the English Schools Cross Country Championships held in Kent…

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Dorset Police has been criticised after concluding an investigation into the death of one of two white-tailed sea eagles found…

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Have fun at the Sandown Sprint

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Ahead of this weekend’s (April 2 & 3) Sandown Sprint, the team behind the event have some tips to help…

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Island art on show The Fairwinds art exhibition is taking place over the weekend of April 23-24, with a ticketed…

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Three friends are putting on a Ukrainian pop-up café tomorrow afternoon (Saturday) to raise money for the Ukraine humanitarian appeal.…

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Welcome to the Island!

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The first Ukrainian refugees to step foot on the Island were greeted by the IW Observer and they said: “Thank…

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40 years’ service from firefighters

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For the last 20 years Shanklin firefighters, Adam Wood and Jason Mathews, have worked side by side, and now they…

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Concert for Ukraine at St Mary’s Church

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A ‘Concert for Ukraine’ held in St Mary’s Church, Brighstone, on Sunday (March 20) has raised a total of £3,000…

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Readers picture of the week

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This week’s photograph of a beautiful peacock butterfly was taken by IW Observer reader, Paul Bradley of Brighstone, when he…

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Oak tree for the Queen’s Jubilee

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Sandown Green Town Volunteers (SGTVs) and local residents welcomed two of the Island’s deputy Lord-Lieutenants, Mary Case and Graham Biss,…

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Niton garages may have to come down

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A controversial development in Niton, which led to the Isle of Wight Council being heavily criticised by a national watchdog,…

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Island businessman’s project to aid Ukraine

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An Island businessman has organised a van of vital supplies to reach the Ukraine – and his next project is…

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Community Action to welcome Ukrainians

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