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Newport to Sandown cycleway upgrades complete

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2019

A new scheme to upgrade the Newport to Sandown cycleway has been completed by Island Roads. The project, supported by…

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“rapid & significant improvement” in children’s services

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2019

The Isle of Wight Council is delivering “rapid and significant improvement” in both children’s services and adult social care, a…

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Faulty phone mast causes issues for o2 customers

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2019

A phone mast in Newport isn’t working and is causing o2 customers endless problems when sending texts, making calls, and…

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Kings of the Jungle catch a Red Funnel ferry to their new Island home

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2019

Red Funnel has helped to transport two former circus lions to their new forever home in the Isle of Wight…

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Mind-blowing Magic at Medina Theatre

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 28, 2019

Lance Corporal Richard Jones, winner of the 2016 Britain’s got Talent, will be performing his mind-blowing Magic at Medina Theatre…

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Online Auction In Aid Of St Catherine’s School

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 27, 2019

St Catherine’s School is raising funds for a new sports area and student parent Michaela White is lending a hand…

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New Grant Saves Island Mental Health Project

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 27, 2019

Independent Arts has received funding to support its Anxiety Café from The People’s Health Trust. The Trust has provided two-year…

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Island parents warned about suicide-influencing game

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 27, 2019

Schools on the Isle of Wight are sending out emails to parents today, warning them about the ‘MOMO challenge’ that…

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Knit-a-chick with Mountbatten Neighbours

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 27, 2019

Mountbatten is hoping an Easter project will bring together the Island’s knitting community and help tackle isolation, while raising funds…

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Dog-friendly Island to be celebrated at new Woof Awards

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 27, 2019

A brand new awards ceremony celebrating all things canine on the Isle of Wight has been launched by Wightlink. Island…

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False alarm for lifeboat crews following Mayday alert

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 27, 2019

The Cowes RNLI Lifeboat was launched this morning to assist a vessel sinking in the Solent with 15 people on…

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Isle of Wight Council staff celebrated at appreciation awards

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 27, 2019

Exceptional council officers were celebrated recently, in recognition and thanks for their outstanding contributions to the Isle of Wight over…

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Time out for the Wightlink Ryde Slide

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 27, 2019

The Wightlink Ryde Slide will be taking a year off and looking to return again in 2020. The event is…

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Solar farms will distribute surplus profits locally

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 27, 2019

A solar farm on Isle of Wight will distribute surplus profits locally for the next 20 years it has been…

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Key island issues discussed with ministers

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 27, 2019

Isle of Wight councillors met with government ministers last weekend to discuss key issues such as the Island’s unique funding…

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Island MP comes out against Island Plan in its current form

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 26, 2019

In his response to the plan’s consultation, Bob welcomed many aspects of the plan including farm diversification, shopping areas in…

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