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Fire fears at Shanklin hotel

Carole Dennett Jan 6, 2023

A dilapidated Shanklin hotel branded “a tragedy waiting to happen” by staff, is being run by the owner of the…

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Local politicians are seeking to persuade the Government that the Isle of Wight should become a test-bed for lockdown-easing measures…

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Award winning drag persona Miss Jason will be strutting her stuff and entertaining the crowds at Hovertravel’s Southsea terminal on…

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Sausage and Cider Fest comes to the Isle of Wight for the first time! Expect a great array of amazing…

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Following our report on a mum and baby narrowly escaping injury on Sunday evening, we can further reveal that, following…

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Police are appealing for information and dash cam footage after thieves removed four mountain bikes from a garage and concealed…

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Bembridge lifeboat and her crew have been launched to a medical evacuation aboard the Fred Olson MV Balmoral this evening.…

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The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary has confirmed the deaths of 2 of their much-loved animals – Nobby and Scott.…

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