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Jack Up Summer Party Remixed

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 29, 2018

Jack Up The 80s is renowned for being one big Summer party, and that’s the true essence of what people…

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New Year Honours for Islanders

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 29, 2018

A well-known former teacher, Terence Blunden, 79, of Halberry Lane, Newport, has been awarded the BEM (British Empire Medal). Terry…

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Migrant stowaway found at Fishbourne

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 28, 2018

A migrant from mainland Europe was discovered hidden in a coach that had travelled from Austria to the Isle of…

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Toddler involved in hit and run at Havenstreet

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 28, 2018

A silver BMW car was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Havenstreet on Friday evening (December 28) when it rammed…

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Newport man head-butts glass door

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A Newport man with mental health issues head-butted a plate glass door at the Isle of Wight Drug and Alcohol…

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Delays on Red Funnel after faulty linkspan

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 28, 2018

Red funnel ferries have been experiencing difficulties today (December 28) with a faulty linkspan resulting in only one deck being…

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Big Island derby as Vics and Port clash at Beatrice Avenue

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History will be in the making when the intense Isle of Wight football rivalry between East Cowes Vics and Newport…

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IW Young Farmers offer to get rid of your unwanted Christmas trees

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 28, 2018

The Isle of Wight Young Farmers’ Club have offered a Christmas tree removal service for unwanted trees after the festive…

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The Dinosaur Isle Christmas Fossil Walk

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 28, 2018

Each year, during the Christmas holidays, Dinosaur Isle Museum leads a guided walk to look for fossils from the time…

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Vandals strike in Sandown on Boxing Day

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 27, 2018

A retired couple have been left to pick up the bill after their garage wall was knocked down by vandals…

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Mystery present awaits finder

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 27, 2018

A tree in Shanklin Old Village has been dressed up in festive finery. There is a mystery present for the…

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Fire crews mobilised to St Mary’s Hospital

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Fire crews from Newport, East Cowes and Ryde responded to an alarm activation at St Mary’s Hospital in Newport at…

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Emergency services called to Bembridge

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A collision on Forelands Road in Bembridge on Thursday evening (December 27), between an Audi A3 and a VW Golf.…

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Kim and Pauline are worth their weight in gold, says TV host

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 27, 2018

As Slimming World enters its 50th year, two Consultants from Isle of Wight are celebrating half a century of success…

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Scores of tractors vacate Island fields in aid of charity

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 27, 2018

Scores of tractors have vacated Island fields and taken to the roads in aid of charity. This year, as many…

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Two bundles of joy born on Christmas Day

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 27, 2018

Two ‘bundles of joy’ arrived at St. Mary’s Hospital on Christmas Day, 2018. Logan Thorpe, a son for Kaiser Dibbens…

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