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Police urge BMW driver to do the right thing and hand himself in

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 2, 2019

Officers investigating a collision in Newport have identified the man who they believe was driving one of the vehicles. Police…

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Celebrating IW UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status at Mardi Gras

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 2, 2019

The New Carnival Company’s (NCC) colourful Mardi Gras on Saturday (29 June) brought a carnival atmosphere to the streets of…

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Hovertravel prints larger timetables

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 2, 2019

Hovertravel has produced bigger versions of its printed timetables for customers who request a larger printed format. In the UK,…

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St John Ambulance volunteers take delivery of a new support vehicle

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 2, 2019

Isle of Wight-based volunteers with St John Ambulance, the volunteer-led health charity, are celebrating taking delivery of a new support…

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Bob in Brading to talk about housing

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 2, 2019

MP Bob Seely met with over 70 Brading residents on Friday (June 28) as part of a series of meetings…

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Medina Community Choir presents Gospel Gold

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 2, 2019

Ahead of its French tour this summer, Medina Community Choir is performing three concerts on the Isle of Wight during…

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Mountbatten’s support sees care sector success

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 2, 2019

85% of nursing and care homes, as well as domiciliary care providers, who have taken part in a unique Mountbatten…

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Peter decides it’s end of the line at IW Steam Railway

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 30, 2019

Having completed 14 years at the helm of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway as the General Manager, Peter Vail…

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Police searching for missing woman find body

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 28, 2019

Officers searching for missing Rosie Johnson on the Isle of Wight have found a body of a woman in Wootton…

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Appeal to help find missing woman last seen in Wootton

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 25, 2019

Officers are appealing for information to help trace a missing woman last seen in the Wootton area of the Isle…

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West Wight Vicar goes for spin for historic churches

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 13, 2019

Rev. Clive Todd, who officiates in eight Isle of Wight parishes, together with vicars from all over the country, rode…

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Wight Shipyard unveils hybrid patrol vessel

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 13, 2019

East Cowes shipbuilder, Wight Shipyard Company, has unveiled their newbuild hybrid vessel at Seawork 2019, Europe’s largest commercial marine and…

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Mayor opens British Heart Foundation shop

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 13, 2019

Ryde Mayor, Cllr. Michael Lilley, was joined by staff, volunteers and the local community to celebrate the opening of a…

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Arreton Gardens Open Day raises over £2,000

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 13, 2019

Arreton opened its gates for a Garden Open Day, raising £2,200 for the Relate and St John’s Ambulance charities, in…

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Yarmouth commemorates 75th anniversary of D-Day

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 13, 2019

Yarmouth celebrated the 75th anniversary of D-Day by holding an invitation only Tea Party at Yarmouth and District Community Hall…

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Over 1,300 nominations for the Wightlink Woof Awards

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 13, 2019

More than 1,300 nominations have been received for this year’s inaugural Wightlink Woof Awards, which seek to promote the Island…

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