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AFTERNOON CRASH BLOCKS MAIN ROAD TO BEMBRIDGE
BREAKING: A multi-vehicle collision is blocking the main road between Sandown and Bembridge this afternoon (Thursday).
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CAFE BLAZE IN EAST COWES RESULTS IN FIRE SERVICE CALLOUT
The fire started just metres from East Cowes Fire Station, which is currently under construction.
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TESCO CAR FIRE SENDS BLACK SMOKE THROUGH FRESHWATER
Thick black smoke can be seen in the surrounding areas.
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BEMBRIDGE RNLI TOWS DISABLED ANGLING VESSEL BEFORE HANDING OVER TO SEASTART
BREAKING: Bembridge RNLI launched its All-Weather Lifeboat yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon after a disabled angling vessel with 4 people on board lost all propulsion around 12 miles south west of the Isle of Wight.
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MAN HELD IN CUSTODY AFTER ALLEGED ASSAULT IN GUNVILLE
BREAKING: A 37-year-old has been arrested and remains in Police custody.
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EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND AFTER HOVERCRAFT ENGINE FIRE IN SOUTHSEA
Smoke pouring from Island Flyer at the Hovertravel terminal in Southsea prompted a response from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service on last night (Thursday).
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LIVE: UPDATES AS ISLE OF WIGHT SET FOR SECOND DAY OF BLISTERING HEAT
LIVE: Yesterday was a scorcher, what will today bring?
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LIVE: LATEST AS ISLE OF WIGHT SET FOR ‘RECORD SETTING’ DAY OF HEAT
BREAKING: We'll be posting updates on this blog throughout the day...
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TEMPERATURES COULD REACH ‘RECORD SETTING’ 38C ON WEDNESDAY
BREAKING: Local forecaster IW Met Service say temperatures could reach 38c in central parts of the Island...
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NEWPORT GRIDLOCKED AS CRASHES FORCE CLOSURE OF FAIRLEE AND STAPLERS
2 crashes in Newport this afternoon have set about chaos for motorists as the heart of the Island is now gridlocked following a second crash on Staplers Road.
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