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East Cowes Umbrella Tree: Island Roads ‘update’ at public meeting

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 30, 2018

An update regarding the Umbrella Tree will be discussed at a town hall meeting. East Cowes Town Council will meet…

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Ventnor Fringe returns for ninth year

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 30, 2018

Ventnor Fringe returns for its ninth year – what will you find at the fringe? The Ventnor Fringe continues to…

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We asked Wightlink about the possible ‘£300 million sale’

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 30, 2018

Wightlink could be sold for £300m – we asked them for more information on that. This Sunday (July 29), saw…

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See pictures from West Wight wood store fire

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 28, 2018

See pictures from the aftermath of a West Wight fire. Fire crews from Freshwater and Yarmouth attended a wood store…

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See pictures from Sandown hit and run that hospitalised one

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 28, 2018

See pictures from a hit and run that closed a road and hospitalised a driver. Pictures have emerged from a…

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Brading Festival of Heroes cancelled

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 28, 2018

A fundraising family orientated event has been called off. The Festival of Heroes at Brading Roman Villa will not run…

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Cowes stabbing suspect denies charge at court

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 27, 2018

The suspect in a stabbing case has denied the charge at a first hearing in court. Macauley Watterston, denied stabbing…

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See ‘dangerous dog’ St Thomas Screamer had problem with

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 27, 2018

Meet Sausage, the “dangerous dog” behind the St Thomas Square incident. A woman launched into a screaming tirade towards a…

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Watch woman’s screaming swear-laden rant in St Thomas Sq Newport

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 27, 2018

This article is not suitable for children as it contains a lot of swearing. A woman screamed at a business…

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Salvation Army ‘deplores’ actions of ex-soldier Roy Williams

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 27, 2018

A Christian organisation has spoken out on the disgusting actions of ex-Salvation Army member, Roy Williams. Williams, 53, was convicted…

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Arrest after Sandown ‘hit and run’ closed Newport Road in Lake

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 27, 2018

A hit and run that saw a road closed and victim hospitalised has resulted in arrest. The crash in Newport…

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Cowes RNLI training ends in double rescue

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 27, 2018

Lifeboat training turned into a double rescue for Cowes RNLI. On Thursday night (July 26), just before the Cowes RNLI…

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Ex-Salvation Army Islander gets 10 years for child sex attempt

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 27, 2018

An ex-Salvation Army soldier has been convicted for attempting to have sex with a child. Roy Anthony Williams, from Newport,…

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Warriors scorch to big win

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 27, 2018

Guest riders Danny Ayres and Taylor Hampshire shone as Isle of Wight Wightlink Warriors speedway team raced to their biggest…

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Male motorcyclist injured in crash outside Butterfly World

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 27, 2018

Male injured in crash outside Butterfly World. A male motorcyclist has been injured in a crash with a van. Staplers…

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Island campsites targeted in string of ‘high value’ bike thefts

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 27, 2018

A string of bike thefts across campsites on the Island prompts police action. In July, there have been seven “high…

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