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Bin Lorry Knocks Down Pole, Strands Elderly Resident

11/10/2025

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Story summary

A bin lorry on the Isle of Wight knocked down a telegraph pole, disrupting internet and landline services for approximately eight homes in a cul-de-sac.
Christine Burman, 83, cannot access WiFi or make calls, highlighting the urgency because her emergency button relies on WiFi.
The service provider says the pole needs replacement and may take time.
Burman must travel to a friend's house to use the phone.

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Story summary

A bin lorry on the Isle of Wight knocked down a telegraph pole, disrupting internet and landline services for approximately eight homes in a cul-de-sac.
Christine Burman, 83, cannot access WiFi or make calls, highlighting the urgency because her emergency button relies on WiFi.
The service provider says the pole needs replacement and may take time.
Burman must travel to a friend's house to use the phone.