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Fire dogs search for ‘anything suspicious’ at Sandown care home

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 26, 2018

Adorable Hampshire Fire Dogs have been sent to investigate a fire at a disused care home. Two dogs, Harvey and…

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Firefighters tackle blaze at disused Sandown care home

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 25, 2018

A fire has broken out in a disused care home in Sandown. Stonehaven care home saw firefighters gathering outside it…

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Sandown helicopter incident sees Cowes stabbing arrest made

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 25, 2018

Arrest made following Cowes stabbing after police helicopter deployed. A 23 year-old man from Carisbrooke has been arrested on suspicion…

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Captain Stan’s in Ryde broken into with crowbar and ‘trashed’

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 25, 2018

A much-loved local fish shop has been broken into overnight. Captain Stan’s in Cross Street, Ryde had its front door…

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Isle of Wight Pride to investigate gazebo incident that caused injuries

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 24, 2018

Isle of Wight Pride confirmed they will investigate an incident that saw some people suffer minor injuries at the festival.…

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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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Residents react to Sandown Airport ’employment park’ plans

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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Island’s only horses and rider in Osborne Horse Trials speaks out

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 23, 2018

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?

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 23, 2018

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

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See pictures from Ryde Slide 2018

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 22, 2018

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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Cars removed from Union Street for Ryde Slide charity event

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 22, 2018

Cars have been removed from Ryde town centre in preparation for an annual charity event. HSS Hire & Traffic Management…

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Danny Beard’s advice as Grindr luring reported on the Island

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 20, 2018

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

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 19, 2018

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

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Watch new marine management plan for the Isle of Wight and south coast

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 19, 2018

 A new government plan for the marine environment aims to manage what activities take place in the marine environment,…

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