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Warriors tame unlucky Lions

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The Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors entertained some of best up and coming riders in the under-19 age group in…

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Popular hand car wash now closed for business

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 22, 2018

A car wash business has packed up its buckets and sponges and left their trading location. Somerton Hand Car Wash…

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Pedestrian dies following collision in Wootton earlier this month

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 21, 2018

A pedestrian involved in a collision in Wootton, on the Isle of Wight, earlier this month has died. Jacqueline Valvona,…

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Explore The Isle of Wight’s Historic Great Outdoors with Wightlink

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Boasting a stunning outdoor landscape and rich history, the Isle of Wight is a perfect getaway. With so much to…

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Watch: Floating Bridge makes ‘dreadful’ noise in early hours of morning

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 20, 2018

A video has surfaced showing the Floating Bridge making a “dreadful” sound. A video taken from East Cowes at 12.15am…

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Jay Miller’s Circus clown and performer have baby girl

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The clown and a performer from the Island’s circus have had a beautiful baby girl. Jay Miller’s Circus congratulated Miss…

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Bridge Road in Cowes closed as water main bursts

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Bridge Road is closed due to a burst water main. Island Roads have closed the road to allow Southern Water…

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Victoria of Wight hull damage explained

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A picture appearing to show damage to the hull of Wightlink’s new flagship vessel has emerged. The perceived damage has…

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Gallery: Lorry strikes shelter in East Cowes AGAIN

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A lorry struck a shelter in East Cowes after it attempted to make a difficult turn. The Hampshire Freight Services…

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Should the National Trust market Newtown nature reserve?

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 20, 2018

Should the National Trust advertise the Island’s only nature reserve? No, is the answer of one group of residents, they…

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Warriors to face Great Britain’s Young Lions team

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 20, 2018

The Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors stage a very special fixture. On Tuesday (August 21) at the Andrew Younie Smallbrook…

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Man arrested after climbing on Shanklin guest house roof

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A man has been arrested after he allegedly climbed on a roof and caused damage. The Isle of Wight man…

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Police and ambulance attend Freshwater property

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 20, 2018

Emergency services are attending a property in Freshwater. Buses have diverted as police and ambulances attend an incident on Princes…

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Cemetery records now available online

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 20, 2018

Almost 100,000 cemetery records are now available at the touch of a fingertip with the launch of a new records…

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Frustration from skaters as junior skate park to be ‘removed’

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 20, 2018

A Ryde based skate shop has taken to social media to vent their frustrations as a new skate park project…

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Ian Ward should ‘step down’ says East Cowes councillor

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 18, 2018

A councillor has called for an Isle of Wight Council (IWC) cabinet member to “step down” after a difficult week…

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