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Abandoned kittens on Isle of Wight adopted by surrogate mum • May 13, 2025, 5:30 AM ET (BBC)
Isle of Wight customers hold pirate protest at ferry meeting • Apr. 24, 2025, 8:25 AM ET (BBC)
Isle of Wight firm admits 'uncertainty' over tidal power plan • Apr. 21, 2025, 8:00 PM ET (BBC)

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