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Island band plays to massive crowd

IW Observer.co.uk May 29, 2022

Coach Party, a local four-piece indie band, played to a sold out stadium show in Paris on Saturday (May 21).…

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Party time in Ryde

IW Observer.co.uk May 29, 2022

Head ONTO THE STREET in Ryde for the Jubilee celebrations on Saturday, June 4, as there will be a showcase…

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Food back on the menu in popular Shalfleet inn

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The New Inn, Shalfleet, is now open seven days a week for food. The pub was taken over several weeks…

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Harwoods honours

IW Observer.co.uk May 28, 2022

Harwoods on Lushington Hill hosted the Isle of Wight Divison Football Association League winners’ awards, with Mrs Jo Harwood presenting…

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Plans for two holiday lodges bite the dust

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Campaigners in Bembridge were celebrating last week after the Planning Inspectorate turned down an application to build two holiday lodges…

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Boris and Rishi have become the Laurel and Hardy of British politics. By now even the most carefree person with…

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A right royal day out

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The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Prince Edward and Sophie, had a hectic day of engagements on the Island on…

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Champions complete Challenge Cup coup

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2022 Division One champions Shanklin, won the All Things Printed IW Challenge Cup 1-0, beating Whitecroft & Barton under floodlights…

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Orbital Oddities in Newchurch

IW Observer.co.uk May 27, 2022

James Fradgley, chairman of the Southern Area Group of Astronomical Societies (SAGAS), will be giving a talk at Newchurch Pavillion…

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Get down to see all those gallybaggers

IW Observer.co.uk May 27, 2022

It may be a year late, but it’s back and it’s free. The popular Chillerton and Gatcombe Scarecrow Festival returns…

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“All the world’s a stage”

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Outdoor theatre is always a treat, so make sure you don’t miss ‘As you like it’ performed by the Lord…

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Grant will help with film and photo skills

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The Queen’s Award-winning Shanklin Voluntary Youth & Community Centre (SVYCC) has been awarded an £8,295 Youth Investment Fund grant to…

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Shirley and Dee taking part in Sevenstar Race

IW Observer.co.uk May 26, 2022

Cowes will host the start and finish of this year’s Sevenstar Race, around Britain and Ireland, leaving Cowes on August…

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Island detective gets Quiet Brilliance award

IW Observer.co.uk May 25, 2022

An Island detective has been honoured at the Hampshire Constabulary’s Chief Constable Awards ceremony. Acting Detective Sergeant Iain Robertson has…

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More than £4 million paid out in energy rebate payments

IW Observer.co.uk May 25, 2022

The Isle of Wight Council has now paid the national £150 energy rebate to 27,412 account holders on the Island…

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