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IW Foundation seeks fifth round of grant applications

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2019

Local organisations working to tackle social exclusion once again have an opportunity to apply for grant funding from the Isle…

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Exhibition of paintings to raise awareness of PANDAS

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2019

An exhibition of paintings by local painter, Jayne Bouman, is on display in the Full Circle Exhibition space at St.…

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The Mission to Seafarers heading to the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2019

International seafarer welfare charity The Mission to Seafarers will be heading to the Isle of Wight this year to host…

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New Healthy Sugar Smart Vending Machines

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2019

The Isle of Wight Council’s 1Leisure and Vitalife Health have teamed-up to launch new healthy vending machines at 1 Leisure…

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Lucky escape after vehicle roll over in Bowcombe

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 23, 2019

Emergency services have been called to collision between Carisbrooke and Shorwell this evening (Wednesday). Two appliances from Newport, supported by…

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EOD called to Ryde seafront following discovering of suspect item

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 23, 2019

The Royal Navy EOD have been mobilised to Ryde seafront this evening. Officers from Hampshire Constabulary have cordoned off an…

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Whitehouse will oppose new road plans “tooth and nail”

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 23, 2019

An outspoken member of the Isle of Wight Council has promised to oppose plans for a new road in his…

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Island represented at one of the most popular trials in the south

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 23, 2019

One of the most popular trials in the south of England is the Knill trial held on the edge of…

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Michelin-starred Isle of Wight chef to guest on P&O Cruises Britannia

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 23, 2019

Isle of Wight-based chef, Robert Thompson, is joining P&O Cruises flagship Britannia in June as a guest chef as part…

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Council considers changing lynbottom tip opening times

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 23, 2019

The Isle of Wight Council is considering plans to change the opening times of lynbottom tip for the second time…

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Household waste found dumped at beauty spot in Brading

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 23, 2019

An investigation is underway after a large amount of rubbish was dumped at a nature reserve in Brading The collection…

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‘No change’ commitment secured by councillor for Newport No38

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 23, 2019

A campaigning Isle of Wight Councillor has secured a commitment from Southern Vectis that there will, after all, be no…

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High street Santander bank proposed for closure in June

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 23, 2019

Santander has announced plans to reshape its branch network and close 140 branches in response to changes in how customers…

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£566,000 funding to provide Clinical Pharmacists support

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 23, 2019

One Wight Health, the Island’s GP federation, has successfully bid for £566,000 funding from NHS England to provide Clinical Pharmacists…

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The countdown for Walk the Wight 2019 has begun

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 23, 2019

He countdown for Walk the Wight 2019 has begun as Mountbatten officially opens registrations on Friday 25 January 2019 for…

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First acts announced for the Isle of Wight Festival 2019

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 23, 2019

Following last year’s momentous 50th anniversary celebrations, The Isle of Wight Festival today announces the first artists for the 2019…

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