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Nominate a young person for an amazing FREE voyage

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Amazing offer for six young people from the Isle of Wight. Thanks to kind supporters on the Isle of Wight…

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Trust CEO responds to Care Quality Commission’s report

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 8, 2019

The Isle of Wight NHS trust CEO issued a statement on Thursday (March 7) in response to the recent Care…

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Wightlink helps to reveal the Secrets of the Solent

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People crossing the Solent with Wightlink are learning more about life beneath the waves this spring and summer, thanks to…

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St Mary’s hospital issued with warning notice

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The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned the Isle of Wight NHS Trust that services provided in the emergency department…

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Fake pet adverts lead to over £3 million in losses

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Action Fraud is warning the public that fraudsters are posting advertisements for non-existent animals and pet accessories online. Between March…

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Cirque du Starlight Be sure to book early to avoid disappointment, last years show was a sell out.... this show…

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Aspiring chef returns to The Bay CE School

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A selection of students in Year 10 from The Bay CE School had the opportunity to attend a catering workshop…

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St Helens parish council launch Duver project

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 7, 2019

St Helens Parish Council have launched their £15,000 Toilet renovation project at the Duver in St Helens, including upgrade of…

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Competition: The force is strong at Brading Roman Villa

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March 16th, from a galaxy far, far away comes an absolute must see for fans of Star Wars… For the…

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Hats off to Islanders for hospice support

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 6, 2019

It’s a big “hats off” to Islanders who have supported the latest Mountbatten fundraising initiative, Hats for the Hospice. This…

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Seely is urging women to undergo breast cancer screening

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Island MP Bob Seely is urging all women to undergo breast cancer screening following a worrying drop in those aged…

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Bus company marks Women’s Day by celebrating rising stars

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Southern Vectis’ parent company Go South Coast is marking International Women’s Day – Friday 8 March – by celebrating the…

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Registration now open for ‘Hope to Seaview’ 2019

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Last year organisers raised a massive £15,000 for research into inherited progressive blindness. This year the sponsored walk will take…

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Doctor recommended to receive the Freedom of the Isle of Wight

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A doctor who played a leading role in setting up and developing Mountbatten Hospice at Newport is being recommended to…

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Project to improve support for people with communication needs

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 6, 2019

The Isle of Wight has been chosen to run a pilot project to improve support for residents with communication needs…

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Group meeting to mark International Womens Day

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 6, 2019

To mark International Womens Day, Isle of Wight WASPI Supporters Group will be holding a meet and greet at the…

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