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Natwest Bank in Cowes could become flats and dining space

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 31, 2018

An application to renovate a former bank in Cowes has been submitted to Isle of Wight Council. The former Natwest…

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Stolen baby chameleon returned to pet store

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 31, 2018

A stolen baby chameleon has been returned to its owners at a pet store. Wight Vipers in High Street, Ryde…

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Warriors fail to grasp Eagles’ tail feathers

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 31, 2018

It was disappointment for the Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors speedway team on Thursday (August 30). The Warriors were unable…

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Police search door to door for knifepoint robbery suspects

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 31, 2018

Police have been going door to door in the search for two men suspected of a robbery. The incident happened…

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Car flips over after crash in Totland

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 30, 2018

A car has flipped over onto its roof after a road traffic incident. The black hatchback car appears to have…

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Record numbers getting urgent NHS help over the phone

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 30, 2018

Figures released by NHS England show that 20,000 people every day are now getting urgent health advice from a doctor,…

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Post Office closed following ‘sudden, but peaceful, passing’

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 30, 2018

The post Office in Shorwell has closed its doors for the final time after 32 years in business. The building,…

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Photo released after baby chameleon is stolen from shop in Ryde

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 30, 2018

An exotic pet shop has released CCTV stills and is appealing for help to identify a man who stole a…

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Health systems continue to integrate

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 30, 2018

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) & Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWNHS) have announced that they are…

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Final Call for Fairweather Festival Tickets

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 30, 2018

Organisers of Sandown Airport’s Fairweather Festival say the event is heading for its second consecutive sell out year. Taking place…

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First paddleboard around the Island completed for charity

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 30, 2018

Chris Mannion is the first person to circumnavigate the Island in prone position by paddleboard. The surfer completed his fundraising…

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Daring colleagues take the plunge in charity skydive

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 30, 2018

Clare Jones and Lorna Cotton from Asda Newport are taking part in a skydive to raise money for a local…

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Sailing Club raises £2300 for Bembridge Community Library

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 29, 2018

Jos Coad, Commodore of Bembridge Sailing Club has presented Bembridge Community Library with a cheque for £2,300 raised at a…

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Isle of Wight Houses of Multiple Occupation may require licencing

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 29, 2018

Island landlords are being reminded that from October 1 Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) of any number of storeys, with…

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Year 1 ‘phonics’ project puts Island children above national average

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 29, 2018

Reading skills in Year 1 at Island primary schools have been driven up thanks to a special new project. It…

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‘Nothing found’ in search for man overboard on Wightlink ferry

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 29, 2018

An extensive search has been carried out of the area around Portsmouth Harbour following reports of a man overboard from…

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