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Wight Tri’s S.A.S team completes Bournemouth Pier-to-Pier Swim in under an hour

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 2, 2026

Wight Tri member Annette Hickman teamed up with her nieces, Sophie and Sam, to take on this year’s Bournemouth Pier-to-Pier…

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Newport firefighter inspires name for rescued seagull after dramatic rooftop rescue

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A Newport firefighter who helped save a lucky seagull, on Friday, has had the bird named after him! The seagull…

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