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Amey staff help refurbish Ryde Methodist Church

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 17, 2018

Several staff from Amey have given the reception area and stairwells at Ryde Methodist Church a new look. Nine team…

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Have you seen Selby, the missing Yorkshire Terrier from Cowes?

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 16, 2018

A woman’s dog has been missing for two weeks and she has asked Island residents to help her find him.…

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Health Lottery scam affects Island residents

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 16, 2018

A scam using genuine-looking Health Lottery letters has targeted Island residents. The Isle of Wight Council and Trading Standards have…

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Former Christ the King pupil tells of bullying, racism and fights

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 16, 2018

A former pupil of Christ the King College in Newport has spoken out about bullying, racism and fighting at the…

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Child arrest rates drop by half on the Island

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 16, 2018

A Freedom of Information request has revealed child arrest rates on the Island have dropped by half since 2014. The…

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Man pleads not guilty to drugs and firearms offences in Freshwater

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 16, 2018

A man accused of dealing drugs and possessing a handgun in Freshwater has pleaded not guilty to six related offences.…

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Ex-Visit Isle of Wight employee pleads guilty to fraud

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 16, 2018

A former Visit Isle of Wight employee pleaded guilty after being accused of fraud and theft against the company, totalling…

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Win hovercraft flights for a family of four

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 16, 2018

John and Roz Langley started Wight Flight Hovercraft Experiences this summer on the Island – and business has really taken…

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Hovertravel launches customer cards for ‘tailored’ service

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 16, 2018

Hovertravel has launched new customer cards to help provide a more tailored and personalised service for its customers. The HoverCare…

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Island businesses get council funding boost

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 15, 2018

Island businesses have received a sustainable transport funding boost from the Isle of Wight Council. The up to £10,000 award…

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One week left to apply for Red Funnel’s Charity of the Year

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 15, 2018

With only a week or so remaining, Red Funnel is urging local community and environmental charities to apply to be…

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Banksy, Picasso and Dali on display for Mountbatten in Ventnor

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 15, 2018

Works of art by Banksy, Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso are to go on show in aid of Mountbatten. David…

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Wroxall’s Star Inn gets spooky this Halloween

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 15, 2018

Famous for its spooky goings-on, The Star Inn pub in Wroxall has something scary in store for its customers this…

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Isle of Wight residents help racehorse petition reach government

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 15, 2018

MPs will debate the welfare of racehorses after a petition was helped by Isle of Wight residents. The Island was…

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Totland nursery trumps thieves thanks to charitable donation

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 15, 2018

The gardening gloves are back on at an Isle of Wight nursery after a donation of £1500 helped the team…

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Vics Ladies first ever victory in nine goal thriller

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 12, 2018

Sunday (October 7), saw Vics Ladies play their second ever match, home to Rushmoor Community reserves. Vics Ladies started strongly,…

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