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Three burglaries in Ryde in same night say police

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 25, 2018

Police are investigating three burglaries in the same night in Ryde. A burglary has been reported to police in Dover…

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Sarah Holmes takes both horses to cross country event at Osborne House

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 25, 2018

Island’s only rider takes both horses into cross country event at Osborne Horse Trials. Sarah Holmes, 27, an event rider…

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Sarah Holmes goes clear in show jumping at Osborne House

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 25, 2018

Island’s only rider goes clear in show jumping event at Osborne House. Sarah Holmes, 27, an event rider from Rookley,…

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Wroxall Ventnor accident cleared that saw male motorcyclist injured

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 25, 2018

Accident cleared that saw male injured after crash with BMW. A male motorcyclist has been injured in a collision with…

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Island rider Sarah Holmes in 9th for dressage at Osborne Horse Trials

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 25, 2018

The Island’s only rider is currently in 9th place after the dressage event. The Osborne Horse Trials are underway at…

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Sandown helicopter incident sees Cowes stabbing arrest made

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 25, 2018

Arrest made following Cowes stabbing after police helicopter deployed. A 23 year-old man from Carisbrooke has been arrested on suspicion…

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Wroxall to Ventnor crash on Newport Road involves motorcycle and BMW

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Motorists are warned to avoid the main road between Wroxall and Ventnor due to a crash. A male motorcyclist has…

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Briddlesford Lodge Farm & Dairy win rural business award

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 25, 2018

Briddlesford Lodge Farm & Dairy are winners of the 2018 Isle of Wight Rural Business of the Year Award. The…

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Captain Stan’s in Ryde broken into with crowbar and ‘trashed’

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 25, 2018

A much-loved local fish shop has been broken into overnight. Captain Stan’s in Cross Street, Ryde had its front door…

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Sandown police incident sees helicopter deployed

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 24, 2018

A police helicopter has been spotted over Sandown. Hampshire Constabulary have been approached for comment but have so far remained…

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Island disability dog charity granted Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 24, 2018

Isle of Wight disability charity honoured by Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. On a proud and emotional afternoon on Wednesday…

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Isle of Wight Pride to investigate gazebo incident that caused injuries

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

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HRH The Duchess of Cornwall names Red Jet 7

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Red Funnel hi-speed catamaran named Red Jet 7 by HRH Duchess of Cornwall. The Trinity Landing ceremony was well attended…

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Man stabbed twice in the back in Love Lane, Cowes

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 24, 2018

Police are investigating an early morning stabbing incident in Cowes, in which a man was stabbed twice in the back.…

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Novo restaurant in Newport burgled in broad daylight

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 23, 2018

A take-away restaurant in Newport has been burgled and vandalised in broad daylight. The Novo take-away and restaurant is a…

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Residents react to Sandown Airport ’employment park’ plans

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 23, 2018

Residents have reacted to a planning application for a major new development in Sandown that could create 400 jobs. The…

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