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Be prepared for traffic chaos in Staplers Road, Newport

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

The often congested Staplers Road in Newport will become even more congested in the new year, when a one way…

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Quarr Abbey to host poetry reading

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

Quarr Abbey is hosting a Poetry Reading at 17.40 on Saturday 23rd February 2019 in the Archway Meeting Room. James…

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Extreme Cross Country Running Event was a huge success

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

More than 450 runners took to the start line of the fifth edition of The Abominable Snowman Tough 10 running…

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Large cliff fall at Brighstone beach

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 2, 2019

Further coastal erosion has led to a considerable cliff fall at Brighstone beach overnight (evening of January 1, morning January…

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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

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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

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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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