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Cracking Warriors win leaves Potters in bits

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 3, 2018

Isle of Wight, 60. Stoke, 30. This was the final score after the Warriors smashed the Potters into actual bits.…

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With Cowes Week upon us, remember to be safe on the water. A saddening 13 people, who drowned in 2017,…

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Ryde Rowing Club weathers the storm

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Ryde Rowing Club, sponsored by Wightlink, were due to compete at Island neighbours Newport Rowing Club’s Annual Regatta over the…

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The boating community is being encouraged to have their say on the Maritime & Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) new Code of…

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Warriors stoking up for Potters

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The Isle of Wight ‘Wightlink’ Warriors roar back into action in the National League on Thursday (August 2) when Stoke…

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Listen: Sarah Holmes post-Osborne Horse Trials interview

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Listen to the Island’s only rider after her glittering run at the Osborne Horse Trials. Sarah Holmes, 27, from Rookley,…

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Warriors scorch to big win

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Guest riders Danny Ayres and Taylor Hampshire shone as Isle of Wight Wightlink Warriors speedway team raced to their biggest…

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Sarah Holmes day two results from final event at Osborne

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After a scorching two day affair, our Island rider has come 10th at the Osborne Horse Trials. Sarah Holmes, 27,…

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Sarah Holmes show jumping results from day two at Osborne

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 26, 2018

Sarah Holmes has done it again and gone clear in the show jumping. Miss Holmes traversed the course without knocking…

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Hoy, Svennerstål, King: See more photos from day one at Osborne

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The Island’s first ever eventing competition saw all manner of international and homegrown stars gather to compete. The Osborne Horse…

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Sarah Holmes, 27, an event rider from Rookley, has placed sixth in her section at the eventing competition in East…

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Sarah Holmes’ Osborne Horse Trial results for day one

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Island’s only rider has brilliant first day at Osborne Horse Trials. Sarah Holmes, 27, an event rider from Rookley, has…

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Sarah Holmes goes clear in show jumping at Osborne House

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Island rider Sarah Holmes in 9th for dressage at Osborne Horse Trials

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The Island’s only rider is currently in 9th place after the dressage event. The Osborne Horse Trials are underway at…

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