Wight move as Hampshire rebrands to include Royal island

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Wight move as Hampshire rebrands to include Royal island

Hampshire is re-branding to include the Isle of Wight.

Donna Jones and CC Olivia Pinkney

Date - 15th January 2022
By - Chris Smith

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The second-most populated island in the UK is finally claiming title for its police force. Hampshire Constabulary is set to rebrand to include the Isle of Wight in its legal name. The island, beloved by surfers, Royalty and even dinosaur...

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