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Sandown robber jailed for four years

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

Craig Nathan Knowles, of no fixed abode, targeted the same store three times in November and December of last year,…

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Rainbow Cake Competition winner shares prize with NHS staff

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

Amelie, 13, decided to donate her cake to the staff at Isle of Wight NHS Trust as a big thank…

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Four key witnesses sought as enquiries continue to find missing Matthew Doyle

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It is believed that he attended Broadway Stores, Totland, at around 7.20pm that evening.

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Dehydrated kittens abandoned in a box are lucky to be alive

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The young cats were all low in weight, hungry and dehydrated when they were found in a taped up cardboard…

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Cross Solent visitors receive lifeboat escort

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

Concerns by other boat users about the group led to an emergency call being made to HM Coastguards

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Sculpture celebrates the Thursday night clap for carers

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

A sculpture celebrating the Thursday night Clap for Carers has been donated to the NHS for display during the pandemic.

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Can bars be open? Concerns raised over social distancing guidelines

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Over last weekend’s bank holiday, many businesses serving takeaway drinks and food opened to the public.

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Matrons brave the shave to raise funds for Mountbatten Hospice

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

Matrons Julie Hailes and Jan Appell have braved the shave to help raise funds for Mountbatten

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Ryde Rowing Club take part in “Women’s Four” lockdown Regatta

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

SPORT: Ryde rowing club entered a “Women’s Four” in a national virtual “lockdown Regatta”

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Absolute Radio reveal their front room festival line-up

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

Listeners are encouraged to don their best festival gear, crank up the volume and celebrate some incredible performances from Isle…

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Farm applies for planning to build hut to house milk vending machine

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 29, 2020

Milk vending machines are becoming ever more popular with farms as a way of supplying milk to paying customers whenever…

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Some public toilets to remain closed to prevent spread of Covid-19

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 29, 2020

Some councils have decided to keep them shut to avoid any ‘unnecessary risk’

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Chinese pterodactyl wings its way to the Isle of Wight

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The finder has kindly donated the specimen to Dinosaur Isle Museum at Sandown, where it is hoped it will go…

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‘Hello Sunshine!’ campaign raising money for Mountbatten

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, Cowes-based business owners Kathy Chillistone and Dave Winter, of ChilliWinter, have successfully raised over £2500+ for…

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HMP Governor shaves head in aid of the local hospice and NHS Charities

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Dougie Graham, who is head of HMP Isle of Wight, has gotten rid of the hair on his head and…

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Sandown Neighbours Celebrate Postcode Lottery Win

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

The Little Heath Court neighbours netted the windfall when PO36 9NZ was announced as a Daily Prize winner

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