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Porchfield caravan site wins national award in its first year

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 24, 2018

A Porchfield Caravan Club and campsite has won a prestigious national award in its first year of business. Owners Ed…

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Body discovered at Cemetery near Cowes

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 24, 2018

A body has been discovered at Northwood Cemetery in Cowes on Saturday morning (November 24). Police were called at 8.10am…

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Coppins Bridge roundabout crash in Newport

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 23, 2018

A crash is affecting transport in and out of Newport at Coppins Bridge roundabout on Friday (November 23). Southern Vectis…

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Sandown man accused of having arsenal of weapons in public

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 23, 2018

A Sandown man facing a string of charges relating to knives and weapons found in his possession in a public…

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LOCATED: Kayleigh, 14, from the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 23, 2018

She has now been found. Have you seen missing Kayleigh from the Isle of Wight? The 14-year-old was last seen…

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See photos from DVLA and police sting in Newport that seized 44 vehicles

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 23, 2018

Hampshire Constabulary and the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) have carried out a successful joint operation on the Isle…

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Police make man walk stolen traffic lights back to Shanklin sink hole site

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 23, 2018

A man was forced to walk temporary traffic lights back to their original location by police after he moved them.…

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Shanklin ‘sinkhole’ repairs start next week at Hope Hill

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 23, 2018

Island Roads will undertake work to repair Hope Hill in Shanklin on Tuesday next week (November 27). Traffic along the…

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Staplers Road in Newport to be one way in new year

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 23, 2018

The often congested Staplers Road in Newport will be operating as a one way system in the new year as…

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Inaugural Martin Poynter Cup to honour Firefighter

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 23, 2018

Ventnor RFC has announced the Inaugural Martin Poynter Cup in memory of a popular firefighter who passed away at the…

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IW NHS Trust misses key targets

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 23, 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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Wight woman’s battle to beat eating disorders

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43-year-old mother of two Helen Brinsdon is organising a Walk & Talk at Yarmouth on 9 December to raise awareness…

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HRH The Princess Royal awards Bembridge Volunteer

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 23, 2018

Mike Samuelson from Bembridge, was amongst the 57 people and teams who were recognised at the RYA Volunteer Awards on…

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Primary schools participate in NHS birthday card competition

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 23, 2018

As part of the NHS 70th birthday celebrations, the Careers and Volunteers service at Isle of Wight Trust invited pupils…

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Isle of Wight Radio Launches 2018 Christmas Toy Appeal

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 23, 2018

Can you help make Christmas special for thousands of less-fortunate children on the Isle of Wight this year? The Isle…

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Enjoy up to 50% savings with Wightlink’s Black Friday flash deal

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 23, 2018

Wightlink has launched its first-ever Black Friday offer with huge savings on hundreds of ferry crossings to and from the…

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