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Council wins global award for digital project on regeneration

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 27, 2018

The Isle of Wight Council has won a global award for a digital project on regeneration. The local authority won…

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Run, walk or dance your way through the happiest 3km on the Isle of Wight by taking part in its…

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Support group for young LGBTQ+ people faces closure

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A support group for young LGBTQ+ people on the Isle of Wight now faces closure following the withdrawal of the…

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The Lonely Planet has recently named the Isle of Wight as one of the 10 best cycling destinations in the…

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ISO 14001:2015 Accreditation for Red Funnel

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Red Funnel’s environmental management system has recently been accredited to the latest ISO 14001:2015 standard by the UK Maritime and…

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Offers are now in place for Walk the Wight 2018

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Walk the Wight, the Isle of Wight charity walk in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice, returns on Sunday 13…

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Fran Collins announced as Red Funnels new CEO

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Red Funnel is delighted to announce the appointment of Fran Collins as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect…

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Cowes Harbour Services – one team – one name

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Cowes Harbour Services is the new division name for the marine services arm of Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC), encompassing moorings,…

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IW Festival teams up with Save The Children

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 26, 2018

The Isle Of Wight Festival has teamed up with Save The Children this year to help raise money and awareness…

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Still time to apply for Isle of Wight Foundation funding

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 26, 2018

Local community groups and charities are being reminded of the opportunity to apply for a grant from the Isle of…

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Sunday, 29th April 2018 will see the second cruise ship this year moor off Cowes, thanks to work by Cowes…

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St Helens Causeway closure times reduced, despite fears

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Access to the popular St Helens Causeway footpath will be maintained during most of the summer, despite earlier fears that…

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Council takes measures to prevent Lynnbottom queueing

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The Isle of Wight council is taking measures to prevent queueing at Lynnbottom Recycling Centre, in Newport. The slip road,…

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Upcoming workshop to discuss new ideas for Ryde

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 23, 2018

Ideas and opportunities for the future regeneration of Ryde will be discussed with Ryde residents at an upcoming workshop. The…

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