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MAN WHO STRANGLED WOMAN UNTIL SHE WENT LIMP JAILED FOR 27 MONTHS - islandecho.co.uk/man-who-str… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

MAN WHO STRANGLED WOMAN UNTIL SHE WENT LIMP JAILED FOR 27 MONTHS

Cragg launched a vicious attack on a woman in front of children, strangling her until she went limp.

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MINDSET BROS SECURES ODDBALLS PARTNERSHIP TO LAUNCH 1,000 PAIRS OF EXCLUSIVE BOXERS - islandecho.co.uk/mindset-bro… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

MINDSET BROS SECURES ODDBALLS PARTNERSHIP TO LAUNCH 1,000 PAIRS OF EXCLUSIVE BOXERS

Mindset Bros IOW has announced an exciting new partnership with OddBalls to launch a major campaign raising awareness of men's mental health and testicular cancer.

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8 DAYS OF FESTIVE FUN AS SANTA SPECIALS RETURN TO ISLE OF WIGHT STEAM RAILWAY - islandecho.co.uk/father-chri… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

8 DAYS OF FESTIVE FUN AS SANTA SPECIALS RETURN TO ISLE OF WIGHT STEAM RAILWAY

A range of additional festive activities will also be available throughout the event, while the railway's food outlets will be open, serving Christmas specials, drinks, snacks and full meals.

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COUNCIL LOOK TO DECREASE PARK AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE IN BID TO SAVE MONEY - islandecho.co.uk/council-loo… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

COUNCIL LOOK TO DECREASE PARK AND OPEN SPACE MAINTENANCE IN BID TO SAVE MONEY

Officials have warned County Hall that reduced upkeep could lead to complaints from residents...

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BREAKING: WOMAN DIES IN SEASIDE TRADEGY AFTER BEING PULLED INTO SEA ON REVETMENT WALK - islandecho.co.uk/woman-dies-… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow #breakingnews
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COUNCIL GIVES GREEN LIGHT FOR 2 HOMES BEHIND BUSY RYDE SHOP - islandecho.co.uk/council-giv… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

COUNCIL GIVES GREEN LIGHT FOR 2 HOMES BEHIND BUSY RYDE SHOP

A pair of new homes will be created behind a shop in the heart of Ryde town.

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FRESHWATER EDGE VECTIS AS ISLE OF WIGHT BADMINTON LEAGUE ENTERS SECOND WEEK - islandecho.co.uk/freshwater-… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

FRESHWATER EDGE VECTIS AS ISLE OF WIGHT BADMINTON LEAGUE ENTERS SECOND WEEK

Freshwater B edged a closely fought encounter against Vectis B during the second week of the Isle of Wight Badminton League, while Wroxall and Freshwater E recorded convincing victories.

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BREAKING: SANDOWN BEACH CORDONED OFF AS LIFEBOAT AND COASTGUARD HELICOPTER RESPOND TO MAJOR INCIDENT - islandecho.co.uk/sandown-bea… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow #breakingnews

SANDOWN BEACH CORDONED OFF AS LIFEBOAT AND COASTGUARD HELICOPTER RESPOND TO MAJOR INCIDENT

The Revetment has been closed off, with Police officers stationed at the end of the Esplanade...

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£9,400 RAISED FOR ALZHEIMER CAFÉ AS SHANKLIN & SANDOWN WELCOMES NEW CAPTAINS - islandecho.co.uk/9400-raised… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

£9,400 RAISED FOR ALZHEIMER CAFÉ AS SHANKLIN & SANDOWN WELCOMES NEW CAPTAINS

More than £9,400 has been raised for Alzheimer Café Isle of Wight by the outgoing captains of Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club.

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ISLE OF WIGHT’S FUGO KID RELEASES NEW SINGLE AS HE BEGINS NEW CHAPTER - islandecho.co.uk/isle-of-wig… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

ISLE OF WIGHT'S FUGO KID RELEASES NEW SINGLE AS HE BEGINS NEW CHAPTER

Isle of Wight musician Fugo Kid has released his latest single HEADGEAR, marking a new chapter in his music career after performing on the Main Stage at this year's Isle of Wight Festival.

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NEW HOPE CENTRE TO OPEN IN NEWPORT AS YOUTH CAFÉ EXPANDS - islandecho.co.uk/new-hope-ce… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow
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SHANKLIN BRASS BAND KEEPS THE MUSIC PLAYING WITH EXTRA CHARITY CONCERT - islandecho.co.uk/shanklin-br… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

SHANKLIN BRASS BAND KEEPS THE MUSIC PLAYING WITH EXTRA CHARITY CONCERT

Shanklin Town Youth & Community Brass Band is tuning up for an extra special concert this Friday (30th October), with all money raised set to benefit local charity Embracing Age.

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£124,000 SALARY ON OFFER AS COUNCIL LOOKS TO FILL ‘PIVOTAL’ LEADERSHIP ROLE - islandecho.co.uk/124000-sala… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

£124,000 SALARY ON OFFER AS COUNCIL LOOKS TO FILL 'PIVOTAL' LEADERSHIP ROLE

The Isle of Wight Council is looking to fill a ‘pivotal’ leadership role on up to £124,441 per year to drive business improvement and digital transformation.

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84 SOLAR PANELS PLANNED FOR HISTORIC NORTHWOOD HOUSE TO SLASH RUNNING COSTS - islandecho.co.uk/84-solar-pa… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

84 SOLAR PANELS PLANNED FOR HISTORIC NORTHWOOD HOUSE TO SLASH RUNNING COSTS

Plans have been submitted to install 84 solar panels on the roof of Cowes' historic Northwood House in a bid to cut electricity bills and reduce carbon emissions at the Grade II listed building..

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COUNCIL WANTS TO MORE THAN DOUBLE FINES FOR FLY-TIPPING ON ISLE OF WIGHT - islandecho.co.uk/council-wan… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow
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CHINOOKS AND MILITARY PLANES BUILD UK’S FIRST AERIAL FIREFIGHTING CAPABILITY AFTER DEVASTATING SUMMER - islandecho.co.uk/no-longer-f… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

CHINOOKS AND MILITARY PLANES BUILD UK'S FIRST AERIAL FIREFIGHTING CAPABILITY AFTER DEVASTATING...

The report has also highlighted the need for dedicated wildfire suppression ponds, reservoirs and other water storage infrastructure in rural areas.

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SURFING COACH CAUGHT DRUG DRIVING IN SANDOWN HANDED FURTHER BAN - islandecho.co.uk/surfing-coa… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

SURFING COACH CAUGHT DRUG DRIVING IN SANDOWN HANDED FURTHER BAN

A plasterer and surfing coach who has since obtained a prescription for medical cannabis has been handed a further driving ban after being caught more than 3 times the legal cannabis limit.

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TAXI DRIVERS COULD FACE NEW RULES ON SOCIAL MEDIA, COMPLAINTS AND CONFRONTATION - islandecho.co.uk/taxi-driver… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

TAXI DRIVERS COULD FACE NEW RULES ON SOCIAL MEDIA, COMPLAINTS AND CONFRONTATION

A new code of conduct, more training and a three-year minimum period for holding a driving licence could be introduced under proposed changes to Isle of Wight taxi rules.

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POPPIES CROSS THE SOLENT IN SPECIAL FERRY TRIBUTE AHEAD OF REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY - islandecho.co.uk/poppies-cro… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

POPPIES CROSS THE SOLENT IN SPECIAL FERRY TRIBUTE AHEAD OF REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

The Solent maritime community has come together with the Royal British Legion to mark the Poppy Appeal with a symbolic crossing to the Isle of Wight ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

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TORCHLIGHT PARADE AND FIREWORKS TO LIGHT UP YARMOUTH THIS NOVEMBER - islandecho.co.uk/torchlight-… #isleofwight #iwnews #iow

TORCHLIGHT PARADE AND FIREWORKS TO LIGHT UP YARMOUTH THIS NOVEMBER

Yarmouth is set to light up the skies this November as the town's annual fireworks night returns, complete with a torchlight procession and Guy competition.

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