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Robin Hill roundabout accident involving two cars

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 21, 2018

An accident at Robin Hill roundabout involving two cars caused delays. The accident happened on Wednesday morning (November 21). Police…

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Dangerous ecstasy and ketamine warning issued on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 20, 2018

An urgent warning has been issued to schools, doctors and youth groups after police intelligence suggests two dangerous forms of…

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VIDEO: Island Facility Services pay tribute to family member

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 20, 2018

Domestic and commercial property maintenance team pay tribute to a family member who sadly passed away

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Free breakfast for school kids at 67a High Street Newport

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 20, 2018

An outreach worker has launched free breakfasts for school children at his restaurant in Newport. The Waste Not Want Not…

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VIDEO: Community tries to save Umbrella Tree in East Cowes

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Father pays tribute to hero Trevor Moyce who saved his life

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A father has paid tribute to firefighter Trevor Moyce who saved his life after he blacked out at the wheel…

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MHI Vestas new blade mould arrives ahead of Island job recruitment

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New MHI Vestas blade moulds arriving on the Island signal the creation of 1,100 new jobs and £42million per year…

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Wightwash filmmaker calls for release of IWC documents after suicide

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 20, 2018

An Island filmmaker is calling for the release of a council review into the death of David Green who killed…

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Coding training championed at digital conference

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 20, 2018

Young people on the Isle of Wight will have the opportunity to study higher level qualifications in digital technology. The…

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Santander Newport closed again as staff can’t open front door

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 20, 2018

UPDATE: The branch is now open Santander customers have been turned away from the Newport branch for the second day…

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Speedway Warriors scoop another prestigious award

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Just 10 days after Barry Bishop and Martin Widman were presented with a Local Heroes accolade for reviving and developing…

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Registration opens for Santa Dash with Mountbatten

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year again and there is no better way to start the festive season,…

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More Red Funnel vehicle sailings from March 2019

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Red Funnel has published new timetables for its cross-Solent routes which are effective from now until 4 November 2019. The…

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Air Ambulance assists male with stab wound in Ventnor

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 19, 2018

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance along with paramedics and police officers responded to reports of a stabbing in…

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Oil spill response training was a “valuable experience”

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 19, 2018

Specialist oil spill response training has been delivered to a range of organisations, as part of a two-day course hosted…

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Seely supports decision on fixed odds betting terminals

Isle of Wight Observer Nov 19, 2018

Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely has spoken out regarding the Government’s decision to keep to its original timetable on…

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