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Police raid on Ryde property

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

There was a large police presence in Mitchell’s Road, Ryde, at just before 9.30 am this morning (Wednesday, January 2).…

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Vandals smash Ryde cafe windows for second time over festive period

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

A well-known Ryde cafe has been targeted by vandals for the second time in a month. French Franks, which is…

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VIDEO: Newborns on New Years Eve

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Teenager left heartbroken by cruel theft of £1,000 Mountain bike

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

Two men were observed on the night of New Year’s Eve, attempting to steal from people’s gardens by torchlight in…

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Making a splash for charity

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 1, 2019

Around eighty brave souls, cheered on by a crowd of around 500, ventured into the not-so-warm waters of the English…

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Wootton “flasher” revisits old haunts

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 1, 2019

A “flasher” who was reported to be active in the Wootton area, appears to have been up to his old…

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Vandalism and attempted car break-in in Wootton

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 1, 2019

Three youths dressed in hoodies attempted to vandalize advertising hoardings belonging to the Woodman’s Arms pub on Station Road Wootton…

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Fly-tipping in Pan Lane, Newport

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 1, 2019

Someone needs a new year resolution not to be a litter-bug, as a large pile of rubbish has been left…

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