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Barratt addresses buyers’ concerns over Brexit

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

Barratt Homes is addressing Isle of Wight customers’ concerns about any uncertainty they may have over buying a new home…

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Suspected Haz Mat incident in Freshwater

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

Isle of Wight Fire Service crews from Freshwater and Newport were called to a suspected Haz Mat incident in Freshwater…

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IW Council allow fire service merger to go ahead

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

The Isle of Wight Council have ridden roughshod over strong opposition to approve plans for the Island’s fire service to…

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Bobby Scheme back and running on the Island

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

The Bobby Scheme, which has brought peace of mind and helped reduce fear of crime to the vulnerable and elderly…

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Decision to axe cancer travel grant already taken

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

Although it has yet to be officially ratified, Isle of Wight Council officers have claimed that the decision to axe…

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Ryde Queen left to as rust as restoration plan folds

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

Further deterioration to the state of the paddle steamer Ryde Queen, which has been berthed on the banks of the…

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Brexit fears force cancellation of police leave

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

The IW Observer has learnt that internal communications concerning Brexit were sent to officers and staff of the Hampshire and…

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Owner claims teenagers may have broken dog’s ribs

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

A family have been left ‘heartbroken’, fearing their dog may have broken her ribs after allegedly being kicked by an…

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Last orders for Ryde’s Kasbah

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

The well-known Moroccan-themed pub, the Kasbah, in Union Street, Ryde, appears set to be closing its doors at the end…

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Tributes paid to special needs teaching assistant

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

Colleagues have paid tribute to a special needs teaching assistant, who had worked at a school in Ventnor for thirteen…

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School bus driver had over 700 child porn images

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

A school bus driver has pleaded guilty at IW Crown Court to the possession of a large cache of indecent…

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Readers Ryde closing down

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In another blow for Island High Streets, the Ryde branch of Readers is set to close on January 19. Readers,…

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Art and Jazz on the bill at Mountbatten

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

A new exhibition by an Island artist and a concert by a well-known Island jazz group are among the highlights…

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Fire crews called to West Wight incident

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Emergency services are currently attending a hazardous material incident in the West Wight. Fire crews were mobilised just before 9…

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Cowes teenager left with life changing injuries

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

A heartbroken mum has spoken exclusively to the IW Observer about the life-changing injuries to her son, The teenager who…

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