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Island faces weeks of disruption as major road closures hit Newport and beyond

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 17, 2026

For residents and business owners across the Isle of Wight, simply getting from A to B is becoming increasingly difficult.…

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Record 127 teams set for Paul Westby memorial tournament in Northwood

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 17, 2026

The Paul Westby memorial tournament returns tomorrow at the County Showground in Northwood, where a record 127 youth teams will…

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Nigel Hartley sworn in as High Sheriff and launches end-of-life campaign

Carole Dennett Apr 17, 2026

Nigel Hartley has been formally sworn in as the new High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, succeeding Jacqueline (Jacque)…

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Southern Vectis says electric buses performing well despite minor issues

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Southern Vectis has admitted there are ‘minor issues’ with the new electric buses which have recently been added to their…

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East Cowes dog Billy in running to be crowned UK’s scruffiest dog

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An East Cowes dog is in the running to be crowned the UK’s scruffiest dog, in a national competition described…

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Ryde schoolgirl raises £660 in cake sale for Tula Hunt cancer appeal

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A 12-year-old, from Ryde, sold a table full of cakes on Saturday to raise an amazing £660, which she has…

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Isle of Wight’s Lucy Scholes helps England win Deaf European futsal title

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Isle of Wight futsal player, Lucy Scholes, has been crowned a European champion after helping England win the 2026 Women’s…

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Memorial rugby match at Ventnor to honour Tristan Price

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Friends, team-mates, and colleagues will come together this weekend to honour Tristan Price, with a memorial rugby match and family…

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Isle of Wight Scouts expand with new Cowes Explorer unit and Newport Squirrel Drey

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Scouting on the Isle of Wight has expanded at both ends of its age range, with the launch of a…

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Safe at last: missing Isle of Wight dog rescued after 11 days on the run

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A missing dog who spent 11 days on the run was finally found safe on Tuesday evening, bringing an emotional…

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More than 3,000 visitors attend Spring Art and Garden Fair at Northwood House

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The Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair once again proved to be a standout Easter highlight as visitors…

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Family still waiting for answers more than 1,000 days after Nichola Merrick death

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More than three years after the tragic death of Nichola “Nicky” Merrick, her family and long‑term partner, Mo Gibson, say…

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Businesses and residents warned after new scam reports on Isle of Wight

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Businesses have been warned to stay alert, after Isle of Wight Trading Standards received fresh reports of scam activity affecting…

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Islanders urged to back petition over nurdle pollution threat

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Planet Aware Isle of Wight is calling on Islanders to sign a national petition demanding that the UK government introduce…

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Who wants to be a councillor?

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The full list of candidates standing for election to the Isle of Wight Council was published yesterday, confirming a competitive…

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Duck race crowds flock to Yarmouth, Ventnor, Newport and Calbourne Easter events

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Rambo the cross pug/beagle took centre stage at the Yarmouth annual duck race on Saturday. Rambo, owned by Shirley Gilsenan,…

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