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IW News Leading Stories

Weather KOs Hovertravel morning services

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 7, 2018

The surge tide and unsettled weather that sparked an overnight flood warning has on Wednesday morning (November 7) led to…

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Flood warning: surge tide to hit Island’s shore-side roads and car parks

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 6, 2018

THE Isle of Wight was put on alert by the government’s Food Information Service on Tuesday evening – with residents…

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Poppies inspire fund-raising art at Gurnard

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 6, 2018

Members of Cowes Art Group have painted poppy-themed pictures for a fundraising exhibition this Remembrance Sunday, November 11, at Gurnard…

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St Mary’s blood test times soar as patients urged to come another day

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 6, 2018

Patients expecting a blood test on Tuesday (November 6) at St Mary’s Hospital have been told to come back another…

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Isle of Wight Pet Centre issue plea for animal food and accessories

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 6, 2018

The Isle of Wight Pet Centre has issued a plea after a “horrific night” in which they saw their store…

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East Cowes cars have tyres slashed and are broken into

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 6, 2018

Cars in East Cowes have had their tyres slashed and been broken into on Osborne Road overnight on November 5.…

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Heroin using Bouldnor dad sentenced after assaulting bus driver

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 6, 2018

A heroin using dad has been sentenced after admitting assaulting a bus driver and stealing high value clothing to fund…

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Afghan inmate at HMP Albany denies biting prison guard

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 6, 2018

An inmate at HMP Albany has denied biting a prison guard and drawing blood when entered his plea at Isle…

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Yarmouth lights up the sky

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 6, 2018

Families from across West Wight gathered in Yarmouth Square on Monday for the traditional Guy Fawkes competition and torchlight parade…

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GoFundMe campaign launched after animals die in pet centre blaze

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 6, 2018

A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money for the Isle of Wight Pet Centre in Newport following…

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Animals perish in late-night Newport pet centre blaze

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 6, 2018

A fire investigation is getting underway on Tuesday morning (November 6) after several reptiles, birds and rodents were killed in…

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Weekend Totland manhunt – two arrested men freed without charge

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 5, 2018

A police manhunt at the weekend involving ground units and the National Police Air Service helicopter – resulting in the…

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Heavy police presence in Newport on Saturday explained

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 5, 2018

A large police presence in Newport on Saturday (November 3) has been explained as an incident of a man lying…

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Newport, Pan and Barton Older Voices benefit from Asda cheque

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 5, 2018

Newport Older Voices and the newly formed Pan and Barton Older Voices received a generous cheque from the Asda Foundation.…

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IW Council investigating Barratt Homes after Pan pond complaints

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 5, 2018

The Isle of Wight Council is investigating a housing developer in response to reports regarding the pond at Pan Country…

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HSS Isle of Wight has traffic light batteries stolen AGAIN

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 5, 2018

Isle of Wight HSS and Traffic Management has had more traffic light batteries stolen. The company took to Facebook on…

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