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Not strictly Isle of Wight-related, but a great piece of history for the MCA. Julie-Anne Wood becomes the Maritime & Coastguard Agency’s first female Head of Maritime Operations.
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A 20 foot fishing boat, Loose Cannon, with four men aboard, was involved in a violent collision in Cowes Harbour in the early hours of this morning.
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Search dogs on loan from Thames Valley Police have started a three day operation to search through undergrowth along the Luccombe coastal path. Assisted by Wight SAR and the Coastguard, the teams are searching what they consider to be the place 'most likely' that Robbie would have gone through.
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Be prepared! The Coastguard Agency share some simple safety tips so you can enjoy the coast without putting yourself, or others, in danger.
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A male and female walker got trapped in mud up to their waists yesterday, having to be rescued by the Fire Service. Here's some details and advice on how to avoid having the same fate.
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A Chinook helicopter from RAF Odiham in Hampshire will be testing out a number of landing sites today (Tuesday) in a multi-agency exercise taking place across the Isle of Wight.
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Described as a dedicated team of "volunteer guardian angels on the cliffs", the Needles National Coastwatch team recently passed re-assessment of their Declared Facility Status.
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The mystery of the helicopter circling Ventnor at 2.30am is solved. Police confirm details to OnTheWight.
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A couple, trapped by an incoming tide and a treacherous cliff, as well as the police officer who went to their aid, were rescued by Cowes RNLI lifeboat on Sunday afternoon.
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This mobile phone video shot just as a cliff fall took place on the Isle of Wight acts as a clear warning for beach users and walkers. Enjoy the beach and coastline, but stay away from the edge!
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UK Coastguard issues safety plea after nine children reported missing at UK beaches in one day. At least two reports of missing children today were at West Wittering in West Sussex.
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Julie was last seen this morning and left the house without any personal belongings, wearing a nightdress and no shoes.
