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The death is not being treated as suspicious at the moment, but police continue to investigate and a cordon is still in place.
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You could win this beautiful print by Charlotte Hodge-Thomas or one of many others at the raffle being held by Tapnell Farm in aid of Medina House School.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man, whose body was recovered from water 12 miles off the Isle of Wight.
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Two similar calls for Yarmouth RNLI but in both instances, the stricken vessels managed to free themselves without assistance.
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All proceeds from the quiz will support our fundraising efforts to provide the children of Medina House School with six months of Nordoff-Robins Music Therapy sessions.
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The Ofsted inspector acknowledges the challenge of recruiting permanent staff at this primary school but highlights the many strengths it has.
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Well done to all involved in the Wessex Cancer Trust Spring Fayre held at Freshwater Court. A whopping £3,500 has been raised for the Daisy Bus that helps transport Isle of Wight Cancer patients to their hospital appointments.
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During Gaffers the Hong Kong Star fouled its propeller on unmarked lobster pot gear and needed assistance from the RNLI.
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Wessex Cancer Trust's Daisy Buses provide invaluable help for those on the Isle of Wight needing treatment on the mainland. Join in the fundraising this Saturday at the 13th Freshwater Court Spring Fete.
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Well done to all those who donated to the Yellow Welly event over the weekend, when the collect buckets passed through Cowes.
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An ‘eelevator’ has been created to help migrating eels navigate the watercourse beneath Holbrooke’s Bridge at Bouldnor, near Yarmouth.
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The forearm and hand had been in the water for sometime, but following analysis, police confirm it belonged to a woman.
