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VECTIS VIEW: Vix Lowthian – local teacher and Green Party spokeswoman for lifelong learning

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 17, 2025

The leaves are falling; it’s back to school – and fittingly the supermarket aisles are now stacked with Haribo (for…

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VECTIS VIEW: Steampunk organisers – Donna Jones & Billy Asbo the dog

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 22, 2025

Well I never — never thought that the 5-day coach holiday from Sheffield in 2012 would result in me moving…

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VECTIS VIEW: Susie Sheldon – HM Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 15, 2025

A couple of months ago we celebrated the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. In 1945 this was a day of…

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VECTIS VIEW: Stephen Crockett – Wight Community Energy

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 18, 2025

It’s 25 years since the first mass production car with an electric motor rolled off forecourts – the Toyota Prius.…

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VECTIS VIEW: Ian Dore – Organiser of IW Armed Forces Day

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 11, 2025

sle of Wight Armed Forces Day aims high, to deliver excellence. It’s what the armed forces community deserves and is…

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VECTIS VIEW: John Hobart – supporter of King Charles III Coastal Path

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 1, 2025

The latest proposal, to direct the King Charles III Coastal Path via public highways in East Cowes, is not acceptable,…

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VECTIS VIEW: Ian Ward – President of the IW Branch of the Royal British Legion

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 6, 2025

As President of the Isle of Wight Royal British Legion, I continue to value the respect given, across the generations,…

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VECTIS VIEW: Dr David Isaac – Island GP and clinical lead for the IW Bowel Cancer Awareness Campaign

Isle of Wight Observer May 30, 2025

As a GP, I routinely see all sides of life on the Isle of Wight. In the past week, I…

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VECTIS VIEW: Toby Beardsall – Founder of Facebook Page – Newport Rd Protest Group

Isle of Wight Observer May 16, 2025

Having lived on the Island my entire life I understand and accept the limitations imposed by its natural wonder. One…

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VECTIS VIEW: The High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight – Jacqueline (Jacque) Gazzard

Isle of Wight Observer May 9, 2025

Just one month in, and this extraordinary job is an utter privilege and has exceeded any expectations I may have…

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VECTIS VIEW: Vectis VE Day 80 – Anne Springman MBE

Isle of Wight Observer May 2, 2025

Looking back on life pre-war has been reflective, including my memories of D-Day and then VE Day in 1945. May…

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VECTIS VIEW: Alec Penstone – WWII veteran and centenarian

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 28, 2025

Reflecting on a life well lived, I remember that my father was seriously injured by ‘friendly fire’ in the First…

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VECTIS VIEW: Hugh Street – Chairman IW Branch Parkinson’s UK

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 14, 2025

Most people will know of someone who has, or had, Parkinson’s disease. However, they probably won’t be aware of the…

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VECTIS VIEW: Karl Love – Chairman of the IW Council

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 4, 2025

The Isle of Wight faces big challenges in sustaining its economy and community. From ferry operations to housing shortages, we…

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VECTIS VIEW: Martyn Pearl – Outgoing Chief Executive of Vectis Housing

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2025

Most people draw circles around dates as they look forward to retirement, but my feelings are mixed as I approach…

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VECTIS VIEW: Sir Paul Kenny – Chairman of new ferry board

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 21, 2025

I first arrived on the Island just over a decade ago. It was meant to be a short holiday with…

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