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Man stabbed twice in the back in Love Lane, Cowes

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 24, 2018

Police are investigating an early morning stabbing incident in Cowes, in which a man was stabbed twice in the back.…

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Novo restaurant in Newport burgled in broad daylight

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 23, 2018

A take-away restaurant in Newport has been burgled and vandalised in broad daylight. The Novo take-away and restaurant is a…

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Isle of Wight Observer Jul 23, 2018

Residents have reacted to a planning application for a major new development in Sandown that could create 400 jobs. The…

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Sarah Holmes, 27, an event rider from Rookley is the only competitor from the Isle of Wight to be competing…

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Could Newport Parish Council’s name be changed?

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Residents are being asked their views on a proposal to add Carisbrooke to the name of Newport Parish Council. The…

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The fourth Ryde Slide on Sunday (July 22) was quite the event. Fundraisers hurled themselves down Union Street’s monster 200m…

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Cabaret performer and actor Danny Beard has given Pride festival goers advice after alleged theft reported using dating app. The…

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Bembridge Parish Council list 5/7 High Street for sale, agent confirms

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Bembridge Parish Council (BPC) have listed a building that has been at the centre of a heated debate between the…

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