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‘I could have a broken pelvis’: Rider meets with Island Roads after slip

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 27, 2018

A horse rider believes she had a lucky escape after her horse slipped on a resurfaced road. Jodie Long’s horse…

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Ferry petition reaches 10,000 signatures

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 26, 2018

A petition to lobby the government to regulate ferry crossing prices has reached 10,000 signatures. The petition specifically mentions the…

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Yarmouth ferry fire will cause ‘disruption’ Monday say Wightlink

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 26, 2018

Eight fire engines are attended reports of a fire on a Wightlink ferry. The Yarmouth to Lymington ferry, Wight Sky,…

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Cowes powerboat racer roars on at 81

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 25, 2018

Alan Goodwin has been racing powerboats for 30 years, he’s the oldest competitor in this year’s Cowes Offshore Powerboat Races.…

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Bob Seely asks government if ferry company buy-out possible

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 24, 2018

MP Bob Seely has written to the government asking whether ministers would consider a buy-out of either Wightlink or Red…

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Floating Bridge staff’s famous hat banned by council

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 24, 2018

A local celebrity and council employee has been told he can’t wear his trademark hat anymore. Social media has been…

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Sandown Mayor fails to declare partnership ‘allowance’

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 24, 2018

Sandown Community Partnership secretary resigns after denying tax payer’s money was used to fund an “unusable” project. The partnership’s now…

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Ferry prices petition has over 6000 signatures and counting

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 24, 2018

A petition has been started to lobby the government to regulate ferry crossing prices. The petition specifically mentions the Isle…

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Heavy Lake police presence explained as man charged

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2018

Police have explained their heavy presence in the Lake area over the past month. The news comes as two women…

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It’s a double act: Second baby born to Jay Miller’s performers this week

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2018

Another generation of the Island’s favourite travelling circus family has been born here. Jay Miller’s Circus performers Charlotte and Florian…

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McDonalds Newport closes after drinks machine leak

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2018

McDonalds in Newport has closed. The fast-food chain has closed due to technical issues on Thursday (August 23) at around…

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Watch: G4S cash van tells public in St Thomas Square to call police

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2018

A security van belonging to G4S sparked a number of calls to the police after the cash van’s high pitched…

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Three arrested in connection with threats to life and drug dealing

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 23, 2018

Three people have been arrested as part of a threats to life investigation. Police attended an address in Linden Road,…

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Island Roads project on track to renew popular St Helens’ footbridges

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 22, 2018

A unique solution has been found to ensure a popular and beautiful access route to Bembridge can be maintained for…

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16-year-old Bembridge boy arrested for GBH

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 22, 2018

A 16-year-old has been arrested following reports of an assault in Bembridge. A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said: “We were…

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East Cowes man arrested for assault

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 22, 2018

A man from East Cowes has been arrested following an assault. A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said: “On the evening…

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