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Volunteer to help young people on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer May 3, 2018

The Isle of Wight Council is recruiting a team of volunteers to help provide support to Island children and families.…

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Home ed parents urged to take part in Government consultation

Isle of Wight Observer May 2, 2018

MP Bob Seely is urging parents who home educate to take part in a consultation after he met with Islanders…

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Hovertravel announces new Priority Boarding Areas

Isle of Wight Observer May 1, 2018

This morning Hovertravel launched a new Priority Boarding area at each terminal. Customers at both Ryde and Southsea will see…

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Outstanding Ofsted rating hat trick for St Catherine’s school

Isle of Wight Observer May 1, 2018

St Catherine’s School, Ventnor is celebrating its latest Ofsted residential care report which highly praised its work with children and…

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Prestigious awards celebrate rural life and outdoor living

Isle of Wight Observer May 1, 2018

This year The Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society and the CLA (Country Land & Business Association) have launched a…

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Island visitors set for ‘very special’ Isle of Wight bear hunt

Isle of Wight Observer May 1, 2018

Visitors to the Isle of Wight will be able to join-in a very special ‘Isle of Wight Bear Hunt’ this…

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Ladies darts team support Stroke Unit in memory of dear friend

Isle of Wight Observer May 1, 2018

An Island darts team has presented the Stroke Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital with £360 in memory of their dear…

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Want to play the main stage at the Isle of Wight Festival?

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 30, 2018

Isn’t it incredible that there is a major festival on our doorstep hosting the likes of the iconic Fleetwood Mac,…

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Maj General Martin White becomes Mountbatten’s new Patron

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 30, 2018

Mountbatten has announce that Major General Martin White CB CBE JP, Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, is to become…

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Floating bridge has been suspended to avoid a collision

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 30, 2018

The Cowes / East Cowes Floating Bridge has been taken out of service this morning (Monday) due to fears of…

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Wroxall to Shanklin Cycle track work to include green features

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 30, 2018

Work is underway on a major Island Roads project to improve the cycle track between Wroxall and Shanklin. As part…

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Isle of Wight Randonnee kicks off on Sunday 6th May

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 30, 2018

The 2018 Randonnee will take place on Sunday 6th May. This year’s rides will be in a clockwise direction and…

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Don’t forget… Kids get in free at the Isle of Wight Festival

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 30, 2018

Stuck for ways to keep the kids entertained this summer? Fear not! The Isle of Wight Festival hasn’t been awarded…

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Sainsbury’s and Asda agree a £13bn supermarket merger

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 30, 2018

Sainsbury’s has agreed to merge with supermarket rival Asda – and plans to maintain both brands. The deal – likely…

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Mobile recycling service to cease due to ‘lack of use’

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 30, 2018

Due to the lack of use the mobile recycling unit is to be withdrawn from service from 1 May 2018.…

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IOW supports 70 Day Challenge to get patients up and moving

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 30, 2018

St. Mary’s Hospital is rising to the ‘End PJ Paralysis 70 Day Challenge’ to help boost patients’ recovery. Over the…

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