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Honda car parts flood in from community after Carisbrooke theft

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

After an Island resident’s car was ransacked for parts in a Carisbrooke car park, offers of replacement parts have been…

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VIDEO: The Beast at Gilten Market 2018

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Ryde Academy schoolgirl ‘snatches purse’ at Newport Asda

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

A schoolgirl has allegedly snatched a woman’s purse from her shopping trolley at Newport’s Asda. The incident is said to…

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East Cowes fire crews have been mobilised

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

Fire crews from East Cowes have been mobilised on Tuesday morning (November 27) at around 9.15am. Fire crews were stood…

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Red Funnel services are running to schedule after fog cancellations

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 27, 2018

All Red Funnel services are running to schedule again after fog cancelled some sailings on Tuesday morning (November 27). A…

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VIDEO: Isle of Wight High Sheriff at Gilten Market

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Suzuki and Domino’s delivery driver in collision at Node Hill, Newport

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Emergency services are responding to a car versus motorcycle collision in Node Hill, Newport. The incident took place around 6.10pm…

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Donate to bring Robert Stigwood art back to East Cowes

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 26, 2018

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to bring a celebrated music, stage and film producer’s sculpture back to East Cowes…

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Christmas day no holiday for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 26, 2018

The Critical Care Teams at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) respond to emergencies across the South, 365…

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Firefighters called to Freshwater home

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 26, 2018

Firefighters have been called to a property in Freshwater on Monday (November 26). Crews from Freshwater and Ventnor are at…

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Firefighters called to Isle of Wight College

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Firefighters are responding to a call at the Isle of Wight College site in Newport on Monday afternoon (November 26).…

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Isle of Wight Cheese Company targeted by thieves

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 26, 2018

The Isle of Wight Cheese Company has had one of their old water pumps stolen. The producer’s of handmade Island…

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Temporary timetable to continue for Wightlink tomorrow

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Wightlink’s flagship Victoria of Wight car ferry is experiencing a mechanical issue and Tuesday’s timetable will be affected as a…

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Draft Island Planning Strategy given green light for consultation

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 26, 2018

The green light has been given to proceed to consultation on the new draft Island Planning Strategy. This will set…

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Island Roads joins toy appeal

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 26, 2018

This year’s Isle of Wight Radio Christmas Toy Appeal is well and truly up and running with collection boxes now…

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Good CQC ratings for two Isle of Wight Council care homes

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 26, 2018

Two Isle of Wight Council care homes have maintained their high ratings, despite tougher inspections. The Care Quality Commission (CQC)…

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