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New cloud based Harbour Assist software

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 5, 2019

Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) will be launching a new customer accounts system within the next few days. The new Cloud…

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Seven cruise ships plan to visit Cowes Harbour

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 5, 2019

Cowes Harbour Commission has announce that Cowes has seven cruise ship calls booked for 2019, including four inaugural calls from…

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Brexit Conference ’embraced’ by the business community

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 5, 2019

A conference to discuss the future vision for the Solent’s economy has been embraced by the region’s business community, with…

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Priory Bay re-development plans go “above and beyond”

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 5, 2019

Aria Resorts, the owner of Priory Bay Hotel, says its plans for re-developing the area are designed to meet the…

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Pupils track school journeys with new app

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 5, 2019

Island pupils are tracking their journeys to school with a new free touch screen travel mode app. Students are asked…

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RSPCA rescues badger from a hole lot of trouble

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 4, 2019

A badger who was found in a hole lot of trouble after getting trapped under foundations on a construction site…

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Lifeboat launched to assist cargo ship crew member

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 4, 2019

The Bembridge RNLI lifeboat evacuated an injured crew member from a large RORO cargo ship that was anchored off Sandown…

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All Saints School closure is preferred option for Council

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 4, 2019

A consultation to look at surplus primary school places in West Wight has been launched today by the Isle of…

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Council Budget ‘another slap in the face’ for Islanders

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 4, 2019

The Isle of Wight Council Budget for 2019/2020 is yet another slap in the face for the people of the…

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Council joins new ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ campaign

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 4, 2019

Isle of Wight Council has joined up to Love Food Hate Waste’s new ‘Compleat it’ campaign. The main aim of…

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Easter holiday wrapped up at Robin Hill and Blackgang Chine

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 4, 2019

The Easter holidays are packed with family entertainment at Robin Hill and Blackgang Chine on the Isle of Wight! Chocolate…

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Volunteers accuse National Trust of ‘sheer arrogance’

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 4, 2019

Keep Newtown for the Birds has accused the National Trust of ‘sheer arrogance’ in ignoring the torrent of criticism over…

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Busy Sandown and Ryde roads to be improved

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 4, 2019

Busy roads in Ryde and Sandown are to be upgraded by Island Roads shortly. The projects in Fitzroy Street, Sandown…

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Girlguiding team celebrate world thinking day with high sheriff

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 4, 2019

Girlguiding IW members have come together for World Thinking Day. 22 February is the annual celebration of the birthdays of…

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Island English teacher wins Oxford University award

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 4, 2019

MP Bob Seely has praised an Island English teacher who has won an Oxford University award after being nominated by…

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Popular tourism area to be improved

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 4, 2019

Shanklin Esplanade and Hope Hill are to be upgraded by Island Roads after the Easter Holiday. The work will be…

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