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UPDATED: Man wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 31, 2019

UPDATED 01/01/20 Police have confirmed that 40-year-old Graham Smith was arrested last night (New Year’s Eve), and subsequently charged with…

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Appeal for witnesses after burglary in Godshill

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 30, 2019

Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a work site in Godshill. Entry was forced to a container…

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Appeal for witnesses after robbery left victim with broken jaw

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 30, 2019

Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses after a man was left with a broken jaw following…

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‘Rider Of The Year’ Connor King re-signs for 2020

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 29, 2019

Connor King, crowned the Isle of Wight speedway rider of the year for 2019, will be back at the Smallbrook…

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Formula 2 Speedway to be trialled at Smallbrook

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 29, 2019

Fans of the Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors and the Plymouth Gladiators will be treated to further speedway innovation at…

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Twixmas campaign launched with new imagery to new markets

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 29, 2019

The Visit Isle of Wight Twixmas campaign has got underway using eye catching images of Island locations and activities. It…

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Appeal for witnesses after serious collision in Shalcombe

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 29, 2019

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision on the Isle of Wight on Tuesday (December 24). Officers are…

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Appeal for witnesses to Sandown shop robbery

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 29, 2019

Police on the Island are appealing for witnesses to a robbery which took place at a shop in Sandown. At…

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FOUND: Can you help Police find Jamie Leigh Simpson?

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 29, 2019

UPDATE on 29/12/2019: A 30-year-old man from Sandown has been arrested on suspicion of assault, and is currently in police…

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Special Constable recognised in Queen’s New Year Honours list

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 29, 2019

A Special Constable who has devoted thousands of hours to developing and transforming the deployment of search and rescue teams…

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Couple celebrate 67 years of wedded bliss with romantic dinner

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 29, 2019

An Isle of Wight couple can rightfully claim to be one of the longest married on the Island as they…

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EXCLUSIVE: Lucy the cat back home to delight of Zara and Alice

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 20, 2019

Lucy, the cat who stowed away in a horsebox from the Isle of Wight to a remote Scottish island, is…

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Arrest following robberies at Sandown shop

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 17, 2019

Officers investigating robberies at a Sandown store have made an arrest. Last night (Dec 16), we were called to the…

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Beloved IW Zoo tiger Simi passes away

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 12, 2019

One of the Isle of Wight Zoo’s most loved animals, Simi the tiger, has died following a short illness. Simi…

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Silver Swans take flight

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 11, 2019

Five local ladies took to the dance floor in Northwood Village Hall to be examined by the Royal Academy of…

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Christ the King College ‘value added’ top marks

Isle of Wight Observer Dec 11, 2019

Christ the King College is celebrating a landmark success for students achieving A-Level qualifications in 2019. The latest Alps Report…

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