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Long delays in Wootton following collision

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 15, 2019

A rush-hour collision in Wootton is causing long delays for drivers attempting the commute home this evening. Emergency services have…

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Final chance to have say on Draft Planning Consultation

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 15, 2019

Have you had your say on the draft Island Planning Strategy? The public consultation deadline has been extended to Monday…

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Get mortgage fit with Barratt Homes in 2019

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 15, 2019

As we begin 2019, there is a good deal of certainty within the property market – thanks to the array…

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Royal friend plans to convert The George in Yarmouth

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 15, 2019

A friend of the Duke of Sussex has major plans to refit a prestigious 16th Century building with a sauna,…

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VIDEO: Behind the scenes at the new Isle of Wight KFC

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Power outage for some residents in Bembridge and Sandown

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 15, 2019

A Power cut is effecting some areas in Sandown and Bembridge this afternoon (January 15). Residents from Whitecliff Bay holiday…

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Gas leak forces closure of Ryde road

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 15, 2019

Upton Road, in Haylands, Ryde, has been closed in both directions between Bettesworth Road and Corbett Road since 11 am…

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Farewell to Wightlink’s St Cecilia as she sails into retirement

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 15, 2019

Wightlink will bid farewell to its oldest ferry St Cecilia on Friday 25 January 2019. She will be retiring to…

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Road closed after ambulance and BMW collide in Ryde

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 15, 2019

Firefighters from Ryde fire station were called out to assist with a two vehicle collision involving a black BMW 3…

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New Crew for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 15, 2019

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) have started the New Year with seven new trainee Critical Care paramedics…

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Six traffic light batteries stolen from Newchurch

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 15, 2019

Police on the Isle of Wight are continuing to search for a person, or group, responsible for a number of…

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Police called to staff fighting in McDonald’s

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Officers from Hampshire Constabulary have been to McDonald;s in Newport for a second time this evening (January 14). The second…

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Fire crews mobilised to St Mary’s Hospital

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A fire crew from Newport has been mobilised to St Mary’s Hospital in Newport this evening (January 14). The single…

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Another week of disorder looks likely INSIDE Newport McDonald’s

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 14, 2019

Officers from Hampshire Constabulary, who have adopted a zero tolerance to anti social behaviour in Newport, have again been called…

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Isle of Wight NHS asks for unused crutches to be returned

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The Isle of Wight NHS is asking Islanders to return any crutches that are no longer being used. Have you…

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What does the Medina Valley mean to you?  Speak up and get creative!

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 14, 2019

Get involved and have your say in an ambitious new project that aims to raise awareness of the Island’s Medina…

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