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Hovertravel welcomes Sir David Jason for Great British Inventions

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 4, 2020

Tuesday 4th February’s episode of Sir David Jason’s current TV documentary series features the much-loved actor visiting Hovertravel at Ryde.…

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Groups invited to apply for social exclusion funding

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 4, 2020

Groups who work to tackle social exclusion on the Island are invited to apply for grants of up to £16,000…

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MP welcomes guidance to improve journeys by sea for the disabled

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 4, 2020

Bob Seely has welcomed moves to ensure that disabled passengers are set to have more accessible journeys at sea. New…

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Loose change stolen from vehicles in Rookley

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 3, 2020

Police are appealing for information and CCTV footage after money was taken from a number of parked vehicles over the…

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Residents encouraged to have their say in highway services survey

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 3, 2020

Island Roads has launched its annual customer survey and is encouraging residents to feedback on the range of services it…

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Collection of art works welcomes visitors to the Full Circle

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 3, 2020

A new collection of art works welcomes visitors, patients and staff to the Full Circle Restaurant on the first floor…

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Tilly’s new play is already grabbing attention

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 1, 2020

Origins Theatre is gearing up for the premiere of a fast moving, thought provoking new play by new Island writer,…

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Network Ryde wins national award for tackling underage drinking

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 1, 2020

Network Ryde (Ryde Town Council’s youth service) has won a national award for its work tackling underage drinking as part…

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Council secures funding to help the Island’s rough sleepers

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 1, 2020

A vital shelter providing rough sleepers with a warm, safe place to sleep is not only being extended for a…

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Belgrave: Minor movement but residents can safely return home

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 1, 2020

The Isle of Wight council have issued a new statement to residents following the landslip on Belgrave Road in Ventnor.…

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Rescued lions move into new house at Isle of Wight Zoo

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 1, 2020

Two rescued lion brothers have moved into a brand new lion house at the Isle of Wight Zoo on Sandown…

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Improvement found in community mental health services

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 1, 2020

Community-based mental health services on the Isle of Wight have improved according to inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).…

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Wildlife Trust thinks Bill needs amending to be transformational

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 1, 2020

The Environment Bill the Prime Minister regards as the “huge star of our legislative programme’’ returned to parliament on Thursday,…

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Air Ambulance respond to 58% more incidents in 2019

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 1, 2020

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) responded to 2,262 call-outs in 2019, compared to 1,429 in 2018; an…

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Cowes seeks new volunteer Harbour Commissioners

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 1, 2020

Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) is once again looking to appoint two new Commissioners to serve on the independent Board of…

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Independent Life Boats chosen as Red Funnel’s Charity of the Year

Isle of Wight Observer Feb 1, 2020

Red Funnel has announced that Isle of Wight Independent Life Boats, a collaboration of Freshwater Independent Lifeboat, Sandown & Shanklin…

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