Isle of Wight News and Events

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Isle Of Wight News 3 January 2026

‘Stop Smoking, Feel Happier’ launches on the Isle of Wight on Friday
by Isle of Wight Observer on 18 January 2026 at 1:05 pm
A new initiative is encouraging Islanders who smoke to rethink the link between cigarettes and […]
GREEN FINGERS: Spring is on the way!
by Isle of Wight Observer on 16 January 2026 at 6:00 am
We are well into the new year now, so it won’t be too long until spring is here. However, it […]
LOOK BACK IN TIME: 19 January 1901
by Isle of Wight Observer on 16 January 2026 at 6:00 am
We enjoyed this reader’s letter sent to the Isle of Wight Observer published on January 19th, […]
Alex follows in his family’s footsteps
by Isle of Wight Observer on 16 January 2026 at 6:00 am
Volunteer crew member, Alex Pimm, became the latest fully qualified coxswain on Yarmouth’s Severn […]

Quarr Abbey alarm as dog filmed chasing its ewes about to lamb
by jonm@iwcpmail.co.uk | Jon Moreno on 18 January 2026 at 8:10 pm
Quarr Abbey estate has issued an urgent warning to dog owners.
Man sentenced for town centre theft spree including Warhammer model kit
by Court reporter on 18 January 2026 at 4:00 pm
An Isle of Wight man has been sentenced for a spree of thefts after admitting stealing a Warhammer […]
Cider thief targeted town centre Tesco Express store
by Court reporter on 18 January 2026 at 4:00 pm
The suspect appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court.
Five-bedroom property with 'superb' sea views, gym and TV room on sale
by oliver.dyer@iwcpmail.co.uk | Oliver Dyer on 18 January 2026 at 4:00 pm
On the lower ground floor of the newly-revamped home, there is a garden kitchen, TV room and gym.
Welfare clinics for small pets to be heId on the Island
by william.dalgleish@newsquest.co.uk | William Dalgleish on 18 January 2026 at 4:00 pm
Free welfare clinics for small pets are being offered to support owners on the Isle of Wight

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