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VIDEO: Final send off for popular Firefighter

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 30, 2018

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Final send off for popular Island Firefighter

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 30, 2018

https://youtu.be/VNj7NUV3qXI Firefighters from across the Island came together on Friday (November 30) to send off a much loved friend, and…

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Vehicle strikes pedestrian in East Cowes

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 30, 2018

Emergency services were called out to East Cowes on Friday (November 30) following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian…

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Parking boost for small business Saturday

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 30, 2018

Long stay car parks across the Island will be free for shoppers between 12pm and 6pm on Small Business Saturday…

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IW NHS Trust misses targets for cancer care, waiting times, mental health

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 29, 2018

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust and CCG has missed all of its major targets for cancer care, waiting times…

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Speedway Warriors good to go in 2019

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 29, 2018

Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors co-promoters Barry Bishop and Martin Widman emerged from the National League AGM to delight speedway…

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Medical episode at the wheel near Yarmouth sees fire and ambulance response

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 29, 2018

Freshwater fire crews and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service worked together in a medical emergency on Thursday afternoon (November…

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Young Freshwater artist’s painting to adorn Yarmouth ferry terminal

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 29, 2018

A picture created by a young artist from Freshwater will take pride of place at Wightlink’s Yarmouth terminal building. Tristan…

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Storm Diana cancels hovercraft

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 29, 2018

It’s not technical say Hovertravel. It’s Storm Diana! Hovertravel was cancelled again on Thursday (November 29) after the Met Office…

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Council say Aspire Ryde had bins ‘accidentally’ collected free for two years

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 29, 2018

Aspire Ryde have called a public meeting to discuss the removal of their waste bins by Amey and the Isle…

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Digital raffle launched for kids suffering with Cancer

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 29, 2018

An online raffle to raise money for children recovering from Cancer has been launched by Brightbulb Design, a design studio…

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Council data centre works planned this weekend

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 29, 2018

Digital and online Isle of Wight Council services will be unavailable this weekend due to essential data centre works. The…

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Riverside to host community safety partnership meeting

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 29, 2018

Do you have a question about crime and safety in your local area? If so, make a date in your…

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Councillor takes climate change campaign to Parliament

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 29, 2018

An Isle of Wight Councillor has taken his campaign to address global warming and climate change directly to Parliament. The…

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Photos of Robert Stigwood sculpture campaigners want back in East Cowes

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 28, 2018

A piece of Isle of Wight heritage and art could be brought to East Cowes if campaigners are successful in…

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Fake policeman scam on the Isle of Wight targets man in his 80s

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 28, 2018

Police are urging people to warn friends and relatives after a man from the west of the Isle of Wight…

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