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Mini Peppi steals the show at Jay Miller’s Circus

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 4, 2018

An Island boy has been inspired by Jay Miller’s Circus after being invited to open the final show with his…

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Warriors fail to grasp Eagles’ tail feathers

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 31, 2018

It was disappointment for the Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors speedway team on Thursday (August 30). The Warriors were unable…

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Final Call for Fairweather Festival Tickets

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 30, 2018

Organisers of Sandown Airport’s Fairweather Festival say the event is heading for its second consecutive sell out year. Taking place…

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Visit Roman Villa and Guildhall for free during heritage open days

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 29, 2018

The Museum of Island History at Newport Guildhall and Newport Roman Villa will be opening free of charge on set…

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Cowes powerboat racer roars on at 81

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 25, 2018

Alan Goodwin has been racing powerboats for 30 years, he’s the oldest competitor in this year’s Cowes Offshore Powerboat Races.…

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Jay Miller’s Circus adverts targeted by ‘sad killjoy’

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 15, 2018

Advertising for a popular Island event is being taken down by an unknown person or persons. Jay Miller’s Circus, which…

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Two girls ‘fell into some deep holes’ during Bembridge Fort Walk

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 14, 2018

Two girls “nearly drowned” during a walk across a swampy beach channel. The Bembridge and St Helen’s Fort Walk which…

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Pan boy’s 31 years of carnival commitment comes to an end

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 14, 2018

Paddy McHugh has devoted much of his adult life to the Island’s carnival scene, he explains why it’s time to…

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Win tickets: Jay Miller’s Mitchell Pitch on the life of a circus ringmaster

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 10, 2018

The Jay Miller Circus ringmaster explains the lifestyle, allure and skills needed to sustain a career in the travelling entertainment…

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Get fossil hunting with Dinosaur Isle this summer

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 8, 2018

Join one of Dinosaur Isle Museum’s guided fossil walks and take home your own dinosaur discovery this summer. The popular…

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Isle of Wight welcomes the Princess Royal

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 6, 2018

Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, the Princess Royal will visit a number of Island attractions on Monday (August 6). The…

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Sandown Illuminated Carnival banner ‘stolen’

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 6, 2018

Pleas to return the Sandown Illuminated Carnival banner have been posted to social media. The banner which has been described…

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Wear a life jacket and live this Cowes Week

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 3, 2018

With Cowes Week upon us, remember to be safe on the water. A saddening 13 people, who drowned in 2017,…

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Island Roads staff clock up some extra miles for charity

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 3, 2018

A sponsored static bike-a-thon by Island Roads staff has raised over £600 for their chosen charity – Ability Dogs 4…

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Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra announces new programmes

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 3, 2018

The IWSO have recently announced their new programmes for the 2018/19 season. As you would expect from the Orchestra there…

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Floating Bridge meme mocks Cowes Week extended timetable

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 3, 2018

A meme has appeared on social media mocking the floating bridge’s extended timetable. The Isle of Wight Can Depress Facebook…

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