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First acts announced for the Isle of Wight Festival 2019

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 23, 2019

Following last year’s momentous 50th anniversary celebrations, The Isle of Wight Festival today announces the first artists for the 2019…

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Isle of Wight hedgelaying competition cancelled

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 21, 2019

The Isle of Wight Hedgerow Group has announced that the hedgelaying competition will not go ahead this year. Organisers have…

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Cabinet on the road meetings to return

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 10, 2019

Senior councillors will be back on the road this week to discuss local issues with the public and representatives from…

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Remembering Queen Victoria’s day out to The Priory

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 9, 2019

Publicity stunt, or profound act of Christian reconciliation? Nobody knows for sure. But Queen Victoria’s visit to the newly opened…

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Go Green with Isle of Wight travel network

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 7, 2019

Join the Isle of Wight Travel Network at its January FREE business breakfast and find out how your business can…

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Somers Brook Court welcome new members to free event

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 4, 2019

On Saturday 19th January, McCarthy & Stone’s retirement development in Newport are opening their doors to welcome potential new homeowners.…

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Are the current planning policies bad for the Isle of Wight?

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 3, 2019

An expert panel of speakers will debate the challenges and opportunities facing island farmers, landowners and rural businesses later this…

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Quarr Abbey to host poetry reading

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

Quarr Abbey is hosting a Poetry Reading at 17.40 on Saturday 23rd February 2019 in the Archway Meeting Room. James…

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Extreme Cross Country Running Event was a huge success

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

More than 450 runners took to the start line of the fifth edition of The Abominable Snowman Tough 10 running…

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Jack Up Summer Party Remixed

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 29, 2018

Jack Up The 80s is renowned for being one big Summer party, and that’s the true essence of what people…

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The Dinosaur Isle Christmas Fossil Walk

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 28, 2018

Each year, during the Christmas holidays, Dinosaur Isle Museum leads a guided walk to look for fossils from the time…

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Jack Up Launches Spin-Off Event

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 22, 2018

Stand by to rock back to the 80s with Bruce Foxton’s From The Jam on Good Friday and Big Country…

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Hovertravel team up with Dick and Dom for Wonderfest

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Hovertravel have announced they’re teaming up with Dick and Dom and are offering early bird travel tickets for those coming…

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Break the taboo with Mountbatten’s Death Chat

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 19, 2018

Mountbatten’s Death Chat has a new format for 2019, with the aim of encouraging more Islanders to talk about the…

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Cancer Trust charity to host new year’s day dip

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 19, 2018

Brave the cold to help Islanders affected by cancer at this year’s New Year’s Day Dip, hosted by the Wessex…

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Newchurch male voice choir to perform final 2018 concert

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 18, 2018

“Another Christmas concert” will be performed by Newchurch Male Voice Choir on Friday, December 21, at All Saints’ Church, Newchurch,…

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