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HIOWAA Volunteer presented with prestigious award.

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 16, 2018

On Thursday 12th July, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) Chairman of Trustees, Sir John Day, presented longstanding…

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IW ‘epicentre’ of women’s State Pension crisis with ‘10,000 affected’

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 16, 2018

Isle of Wight Women Against State Pension Injustice (IWWASPI) claim the Island is the “epicentre” of the State Pension increase…

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London man arrested after attempted kidnap at Inver House

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 16, 2018

A care home was broken into and a man has been arrested for attempted kidnap, police confirm. The Inver House…

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A unique experience for corporate awaydays

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 16, 2018

Hovertravel is using the Portsmouth Expo to promote its exciting flights to local and regional businesses. With a speed of…

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Witness appeal made in Newport assault investigation

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 16, 2018

Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for information following a report of an assault on a 34-year-old woman…

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Police see increase in demand as Isle of Wight enjoys World Cup

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Officers experienced an increase in demand across the Isle of Wight during the build up to the World Cup semi-final…

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Celebrating rural life on the Isle Of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 12, 2018

The CLA and the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society have celebrated rural life on the Isle of Wight by…

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Cash for Island Community Projects up for Grabs

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 12, 2018

South Western Railway is seeking to invest £20,000 from its Customer and Communities Improvement Fund in community projects on the…

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Have you got your Southern Vectis ‘ticket To Pride’?

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 11, 2018

Southern Vectis is proud to be supporting UK Pride on the Isle of Wight and to celebrate they’re offering a…

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Trust responds to comments by GMB about bullying

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 11, 2018

Following commentary by the GMB union Southern Region about a bullying culture Isle of Wight NHS Trust has commented as…

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Support to ensure visitors use healthcare services appropriately

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 11, 2018

Following an upsurge in visitors to the Island requiring healthcare the NHS on the Island is writing to hotels, B&Bs,…

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More West Wight roads set for a revamp this summer

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 11, 2018

A number of roads in the West Wight are being scheduled for improvement work this summer. Roads including: Warlands Lane,…

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Inspiring Regeneration exhibition in Newport

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 11, 2018

Inspiring work capturing young people’s ideas on the Isle of Wight Council’s regeneration ambitions will be displayed in an exhibition.…

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Lifejacket safety clinic reveals concerning shortcomings

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 11, 2018

Special safety checks the day before the Round the Island Race, indicated that many lifejackets aboard yachts may not be…

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Red Funnel extends relationship as Cowes Week Supplier

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 10, 2018

Cowes Week Ltd, organiser of the prestigious sailing regatta and highlight of the British Sporting Summer, is delighted to announce…

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2019 Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 10, 2018

Following one of the festival’s most successful weekends to date, The Isle of Wight Festival has announced that next year’s…

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