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IW News Leading Stories

See stunning photos of deer on the Isle of Wight in Chale

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 28, 2018

Stunning images have been captured of a herd of deer on the Isle of Wight on Wednesday morning (November 28).…

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Nine addresses Isle of Wight ambulance crews won’t attend without backup

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 28, 2018

Violence against NHS staff on the Island mean nine addresses have been “red flagged” and ambulance crews will no longer…

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Armed Forces Covenant event hailed a success

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 28, 2018

A highly successful event has taken place aimed at encouraging organisations and businesses to sign up to the Armed Forces…

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Major power cut incident at Southampton General Hospital

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 28, 2018

Hospital bosses have declared a major incident at Southampton General Hospital on Wednesday (November 28). In a statement, a spokesman…

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Man hit by car near Cowes park and ride

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 28, 2018

A man has been hit by a car at the Somerton roundabout on Wednesday morning (November 28). Police and paramedics…

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Fire crews called to Newport’s Royal Exchange

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

Firefighters have been called out to Pan on Tuesday evening (November 27). Ten firefighters were called out at around 6.20pm…

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East Cowes Co-op firearms arrest released without charge

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

An East Cowes man has been released without charge after he was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm or…

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Extra £400k in funding for Island GPs and practices

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

New funding of £400,000 has been received from NHS England to help support GPs and their practices on the Island…

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Residential power cut on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

Houses are without power on Tuesday (November 27), this is due to a fault from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks…

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Another mobility scooter has been found in Sandown

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

Is there a serial mobility scooter thief in the town of Sandown? Or are the four wheeled beings becoming sentient,…

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Homeless winter night shelter to open in Newport

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

The Isle of Wight Council is again teaming up with the Salvation Army to provide a night shelter for homeless…

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Daisy Bus to hovercraft cancer patient service out of action

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

The Portsmouth Daisy Bus is out of action due to serious staff illness on Tuesday (November 27). The bus transports…

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Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary morns the loss of its oldest resident

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary’s oldest resident Henry, sadly died after suffering a stroke on Monday (November 26). The…

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Brighstone Primary children get Island Roads safety lesson

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

As part of Road Safety Week, Island Roads staff visited Brighstone Primary School to talk to pupils about the importance…

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Medina Leisure Centre hosts higher education fair

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

A Higher Education Fair will be held at Medina Leisure Centre on Tuesday (November 27). The Southern Universities Network are…

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Wightlink Fishbourne to Portsmouth delays expected due to fog

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

Wightlink are warning customers that due to thick fog on Tuesday morning (November 27), delays of up to 45 minutes…

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