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‘Nothing seized’ after police swoop on car at ferry terminal

Isle of Wight Observer Aug 1, 2018

Police found nothing after they searched a car acting on intelligence. A search at East Cowes ferry terminal was carried…

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Listen: Sarah Holmes post-Osborne Horse Trials interview

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 30, 2018

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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East Cowes Umbrella Tree: Island Roads ‘update’ at public meeting

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 30, 2018

An update regarding the Umbrella Tree will be discussed at a town hall meeting. East Cowes Town Council will meet…

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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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Whippingham Parish Council calls new school plan ‘oblong soulless box’

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 16, 2018

Whippingham Parish councillors have objected to plans for a new primary school on the grounds of its proposed appearance. Councillors…

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