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Cross-Solent ferry fare breaks £500 barrier

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Isle of Wight proposed as national policy testbed

Isle of Wight Observer May 11, 2026
IW News Leading Stories

Cross-Solent ferry fare breaks £500 barrier

Carole Dennett May 11, 2026
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How parties and candidates shared Thursday’s votes across the Island

Carole Dennett May 9, 2026
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Reform’s Island earthquake leaves them one seat short of overall control

Carole Dennett May 9, 2026
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70 jobs at risk as closure of lifeboat centre confirmed

Mal Butler May 7, 2026
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Duchess of Gloucester opens new NHS diagnostic centre

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May 11, 2026
Cross-Solent ferry fare breaks £500 barrier
Cross-Solent ferry fare breaks £500 barrier
May 11, 2026
Isle of Wight proposed as national policy testbed
Isle of Wight proposed as national policy testbed
May 11, 2026
Five rescued macaques to join Monkey Haven
Five rescued macaques to join Monkey Haven
May 11, 2026
Broadlea pupils help brighten Lake railway station
Broadlea pupils help brighten Lake railway station
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Island Scouts set for Coburg expedition during October half-term
Island Scouts set for Coburg expedition during October half-term

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Fifty‑six Island Scouts, aged 10 to 14, will travel to Coburg, Germany, during the October half-term for a week‑long international…

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