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Forest Road reopened in both directions after crash

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 3, 2018

Forest Road has reopened in both directions after a road traffic incident involving a Mini and a Toyota brought traffic…

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90-Year-old in ‘life-threatening’ condition after Wootton Bridge crash

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 3, 2018

A 90-year-old woman is in a life-threatening condition after a crash. The High Street incident saw Wootton Bridge closed on…

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Floating Bridge meme mocks Cowes Week extended timetable

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 3, 2018

A meme has appeared on social media mocking the floating bridge’s extended timetable. The Isle of Wight Can Depress Facebook…

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Kenyan photo-exhibition comes to St Mary’s

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 3, 2018

An exhibition of photographs by Chris Orchin is on display in the Full Circle Exhibition space at St Mary’s Hospital…

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Live updates: East Cowes council meeting to discuss Umbrella Tree

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 2, 2018

Live updates: See messages of support for the Umbrella Tree. An East Cowes Town Council meeting that is to discuss…

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Police incident on Wootton Bridge as pedestrian seriously injured

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 2, 2018

Police say pedestrian seriously injured on Wootton Bridge. A pedestrian has suffered serious injuries in a collision with a car…

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Original Action Man model skydives for Island charity

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 2, 2018

A retired Royal Marines Commando who was the original Action Man ‘model’ has finally fulfilled his ambition to carry out…

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Watch Lake man pinned by plain clothes cops on Coppins Bridge

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 2, 2018

See video of a man being detained by undercover police officers. An arrest in Newport caused quite a scene when…

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Police say Northwood disturbance ‘no wider risk’ to community

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 2, 2018

A police incident is in progress in Northwood. Multiple police vehicles are attending a residential address in Cowes. Police are…

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Charity creates accessible walking routes through our beautiful Island

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 2, 2018

The Footprint Trust charity is keen that everyone can get out and enjoy their local environment. They have arranged two…

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Ryde Rowing Club weathers the storm

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 2, 2018

Ryde Rowing Club, sponsored by Wightlink, were due to compete at Island neighbours Newport Rowing Club’s Annual Regatta over the…

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Floating bridge extends timetable for Cowes Week

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 2, 2018

An extended service will be available on the Cowes floating bridge during Lendy Cowes Week. Extra sailings have been added…

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Bob Seely welcomes medical cannabis – let us know your thoughts

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 1, 2018

Island MP Bob Seely has welcomed the government allowing medicinal cannabis to be prescribed by specialist doctors to patients. Home…

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‘Nothing seized’ after police swoop on car at ferry terminal

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 1, 2018

Police found nothing after they searched a car acting on intelligence. A search at East Cowes ferry terminal was carried…

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Watch dog walker attacked with bottle in vicious Cowes assault

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 1, 2018

A video of a man being hit with a bottle and further assaulted has emerged. The 41-year-old man was walking…

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Motorcyclist injured in Cowes crash

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 1, 2018

A motorcyclist has been injured after a crash in Cowes. A crash between a motorbike and a car has left…

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