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Seaview Wildlife Encounter land goes up for sale

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 10, 2018

A former wildlife attraction has gone up for sale in Seaview. The Adams family, represented by Savills, put the former…

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13-year-old Sandown boys have belongings stolen as they report fire

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 10, 2018

Two hero teenagers from Sandown had their belongings stolen as they raised the alarm about a fire. Friends Josh Salter-Paine…

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Hideaway Cafe assault sees woman arrested

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 10, 2018

A woman has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a police officer in a cafe. The Hideaway Cafe saw police attend…

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance smash 1000 missions

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 10, 2018

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) have marked the start of National Air Ambulance Week (NAAW) by announcing…

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Official complaint lodged against Sandown Mayor

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 10, 2018

An official complaint has been lodged against the conduct of a town councillor. The complaint has been made to the…

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‘Our own private Brexit’: Bembridge parishioners vote ‘no confidence’

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 10, 2018

Parishioners voted “no confidence” in several parish councillors at meeting in Bembridge on Wednesday (September 5). The meeting was chaired…

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IWC: Southampton’s clean air plan ‘detrimental’ for Island economy

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 7, 2018

Southampton City Council’s (SCC) plan to introduce a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) could affect jobs and the Island economy. The…

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‘Nasty people stealing from children’: West Wight Nursery burgled

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 7, 2018

A charity nursery has been burgled overnight in the West Wight. The West Wight Nursery in Totland Bay was targeted…

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11-year-old boy hailed as ‘superstar’ after random act of kindness

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 7, 2018

An 11-year-old boy has spent his own birthday money on donations to a local foodbank. Alex King celebrated his birthday…

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Two men arrested after ‘suspicious incidents’ in East Cowes

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 7, 2018

Police have arrested two men following a suspicious cold calling incident in East Cowes. On Tuesday (September 4) a man…

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High speed crash halts speedway spectacular

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 7, 2018

The Isle of Wight speedway season was brought to a most unfortunate end after a high speed crash. Enthusiastic youngster…

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Council spends over £10k on latest Floating Bridge upgrade

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 7, 2018

The council has spent £11,497 on the latest round of upgrades to the Floating Bridge service. The bridge was out…

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New £10m freight ferry on schedule for Spring 2019

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 7, 2018

The fabrication of Red Funnel’s new £10m state-of-the-art freight ferry is on schedule at Cammell Laird’s famous shipyard on Merseyside.…

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More than 20 sheep killed after ‘animal attack’

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 6, 2018

Officers on the Isle of Wight are investigating a suspected animal attack after a farmer found more than 20 of…

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A large Cowes employer has closed its doors

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 6, 2018

GTI Glazing Systems Limited has gone into administration a business advisory firm has said. In business for almost 26 years,…

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New Serendipity Diamonds showroom opens in Ryde

Isle of Wight Observer Sep 6, 2018

Serendipity Diamonds opens new showroom in Ryde. Located on High Street, their new showroom allows visitors to browse a wide…

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