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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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Isle of Wight Pride to investigate gazebo incident that caused injuries

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 24, 2018

Isle of Wight Pride confirmed they will investigate an incident that saw some people suffer minor injuries at the festival.…

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Aspire Ryde film premiere by Ventnor firm tells ‘human story of love’

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 23, 2018

A community group who transformed a disused church into a thriving community hub will premiere a film about its inception,…

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See pictures from Ryde Slide 2018

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 22, 2018

The fourth Ryde Slide on Sunday (July 22) was quite the event. Fundraisers hurled themselves down Union Street’s monster 200m…

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Bloody assault in Cross Street Ryde leaves man with facial injuries

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 22, 2018

A 32-year-old man has suffered facial injuries after a town centre assault. Police confirmed details of the incident that saw…

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Cars removed from Union Street for Ryde Slide charity event

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 22, 2018

Cars have been removed from Ryde town centre in preparation for an annual charity event. HSS Hire & Traffic Management…

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Danny Beard’s advice as Grindr luring reported on the Island

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 20, 2018

Cabaret performer and actor Danny Beard has given Pride festival goers advice after alleged theft reported using dating app. The…

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Warrior’s Scott Campos lifts speedway pairs title

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 20, 2018

Wightlink Warriors popular heat leader Scott Campos lifted the Slide In Ryde best pairs trophy. Mr Campos was in top…

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Pride safety warning as Grindr used to target festival goer’s cash

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 20, 2018

Isle of Wight Pride has issued a safety warning after reports of people being lured to remote locations and “having…

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St Michael’s in Ryde could close as it is ‘unable to meet running costs’

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 19, 2018

St Michael’s church in Ryde to enter consultation period into its closure as it is “unable to meet running costs”,…

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