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“no significant change” – Council issue update on Belgrave Road

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 26, 2020

The Isle of Wight Council has issued an update to home owners and businesses following a landslip in Ventnor this…

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Half a dozen dance awards for amazing Annabelle

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 26, 2020

Amazing Annabelle Acutt, 10, who trains with the Roisin Mullins Dance Academy has been duly rewarded for her hard work…

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Salsa approval opens up the UK market for Island Tea & Coffee Co.

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2020

The Island Tea & Coffee Co. has been awarded SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval) accreditation for their coffee beans,…

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Grant from the National Lottery funds hall improvements

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2020

Thanks to a grant of £4250 from The National Lottery the Northwood House Stables have had a makeover. Known locally…

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Upgrade success for Costa Stores from WRS Systems

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2020

The effectiveness of planning for success was recently demonstrated across 259 Costa Coffee Stores nationwide, by leading Island based EPOS…

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Sandown residents celebrates green town success

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2020

Over 100 Sandown Residents attended a consultation meeting organised by Sandown Town Council, at the Broadway Centre on Monday 20th…

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IW Lottery lends its 100th business loan, creating 400 jobs

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More than 400 jobs have been created by 100 interest free loans to businesses, thanks to the Isle of Wight…

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Sandown takeaway fined £4,000 for food hygiene failures

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2020

A Sandown takeaway has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds in fines and costs following an Isle of Wight…

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Tribute paid to young woman who died in Arreton collision

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2020

The family of a young woman who was killed in a collision on the Isle of Wight have released a…

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How green is our Council? Budding politicians ask the tough questions

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2020

Just how green is the Isle of Wight Council? That was the question posed by budding politicians from Barton Primary…

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Seeley seeks answers to increase in ‘serious incidents’ at hospital

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2020

MP Bob Seely says he is seeking answers to serious incidents recorded at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust in…

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Island MP welcomes latest Police funding announcement

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MP Bob Seely has welcomed the latest Government announcement – to boost police funding by over £1.1 billion – the…

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Tuk Tuk dream coming true for Island couple

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A young Isle of Wight couple inspired on their honeymoon by vintage Tuk Tuks used as taxis in an Italian…

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Can you help? Loving home needed urgently for Holly

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 10, 2020

Friends of the Animals are looking urgently for a home, either foster or permanent, for Holly, a medium sized, spayed…

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Legal threat to school governors over planned Yarmouth closure

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 10, 2020

Yarmouth Primary School governors are coming under further intense pressure from the local community to re-think their support for the…

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Isle of Wight buses were buzzing over festive period

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 8, 2020

More people than ever took to the bus on Christmas Day on the Isle of Wight, according to Southern Vectis.…

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