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Improving access to Early Intervention Psychosis Service

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 21, 2019

The Early Intervention Psychosis (EIP) service is moving to a more convenient location close to the centre of Newport town.…

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Better care for those nearing the end of their life

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 21, 2019

Patients nearing the end of their lives, their friends and family will now have better access to the highest quality…

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Proposed name change for Calbourne Parish Council

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 21, 2019

Residents are being invited to give their views on a proposed new name for Calbourne Parish Council. The Isle of…

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Footprint Trust awarded funding to alleviate fuel poverty in local area

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 21, 2019

To mark the beginning of Big Energy Saving Week, National Energy Action is announcing this year’s successful Warm and Safe…

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Number of beach huts vandalised along The Duver

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 21, 2019

A number of beach huts have apparently been damaged in St Helens. A worried passerby, Rachel Sotunde, took to Facebook…

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Yellow weather warning issued for ice on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 21, 2019

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for ice affecting the Isle of Wight tonight. According to the…

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Free self-referral for support to manage mental health problems

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 21, 2019

People with long term conditions who may be feeling stressed or anxious can now self-refer to an online mental health…

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Wight Aviation Museum launches Rocket Island Project

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 21, 2019

The same day as it has been announced that the Black Arrow Rocket is to be returned to UK after…

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Two Island locations shortlisted for top awards

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 21, 2019

Sandown Bay has been shortlisted as Best British Beach and Bembridge as Village of the Year in the Countryfile Magazine…

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High value bikes stolen during Brighstone burglaries

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 21, 2019

Police on the Island are investigating two burglaries in which bikes were stolen from garages in Brighstone. Between 5pm on…

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Isle of Wight hedgelaying competition cancelled

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 21, 2019

The Isle of Wight Hedgerow Group has announced that the hedgelaying competition will not go ahead this year. Organisers have…

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Mechanical failure leads to early retirement from top 10

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Richard Weaver co-driven by James Pink suffered a mechanical failure causing retirement from the top ten at the Brands Hatch…

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Solent Lifeboats converge on Cowes for impressive get-together

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 21, 2019

Maritime lifesavers of the Solent area brought their various craft into Cowes Harbour on Saturday (January 19) for their annual…

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Armed traffic Police 60K BMW rammed by uninsured driver in Newport

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WightFibre receives Gold Standard Quality Mark

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) has announced that WightFibre have become one of the first companies to gain a…

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16 year-old boy arrested following indecent exposure

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 18, 2019

Officers investigating indecent exposures in the Brighstone and Wootton area of the Isle of Wight have made an arrest. A…

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