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Ryde gym manager releases accident photos as a warning to motorcyclists

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 31, 2018

The following images contain graphic content and are not suitable for children. Matty Ward, a manager at Evolution Gym in…

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St Mary’s parking system slammed as ‘not clever’ after ’15 minute’ queue

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 31, 2018

St Mary’s Hospital parking system causes long queues – again. The well-known parking system at St Mary’s Hospital caused queues…

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New children’s shop opens in Cowes High Street

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 31, 2018

In the same location as the former Little Live Like This store comes new life to the Cowes shopping scene.…

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MP Bob Seely meets Island farmers to discuss Brexit

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 31, 2018

MP Bob Seely has met with National Farmers’ Union members on the Island to discuss the forthcoming agriculture Bill and…

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Tropical party announced for Saturday Eklectica Theme

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 31, 2018

It’s out with the wellies and in with the neon flamingos as Eklectica Festival announces it’s hosting a tropical party…

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Three males spotted ‘trying car doors’ in Newport

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 31, 2018

Three men have been spotted “trying car doors” police say. Officers attended the scene at the junction of Cypress Road…

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Female assaulted at Newport Morrisons garage

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 31, 2018

A woman has allegedly been assaulted outside a petrol station in Newport. Officers responded to an incident where a female…

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Warriors stoking up for Potters

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 31, 2018

The Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors roar back into action in the National League on Thursday (August 2) when Stoke…

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Firefighters issue photo of careless behaviour ahead of hot weather

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 31, 2018

Firefighters have urged the public to be cautious as hot and dry weather conditions return. Firefighters from Freshwater Fire Station…

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Here’s how you can get free travel on Red Funnel – there is a catch

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 31, 2018

In celebration of the Love Island final, Red Funnel are allowing customers from the mainland AND the Island to travel…

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John Deere ride-on mower worth over £3000 stolen

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 30, 2018

A piece of machinery worth over £3000 has been stolen from an East Wight address. A green X300 John Deere…

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Here’s how to get free swimming safety lessons for your child

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 30, 2018

More than 2,000 Isle of Wight children, aged 7-14, are being given a unique opportunity this summer to learn vital…

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We asked Wightlink owners Basalt about the possible ‘£300m’ sale

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 30, 2018

Following reports of the sale of Island ferry company Wightlink – we asked their owners for more information. On Sunday…

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Listen: Sarah Holmes post-Osborne Horse Trials interview

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 30, 2018

Listen to the Island’s only rider after her glittering run at the Osborne Horse Trials. Sarah Holmes, 27, from Rookley,…

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Newport converted shipping container holiday park plans submitted

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 30, 2018

A plan to build holiday accommodation out of shipping containers has been submitted to the council. Isle of Wight Council…

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Newport crash causing traffic from Cowes to St Mary’s Roundabout

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 30, 2018

Heavy traffic between Newport and Cowes after road traffic collision. There has been a crash in Horsebridge Hill, Newport at…

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