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Petition against early release from lock-down hits 2,000 signatures

Carole Dennett Apr 27, 2020

The number of people who have signed an on-line petition opposing the Island being used as a test area to…

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Island coronavirus cases up by 15 as 21 people discharged

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Grand lottery draw win in Sandown

Carole Dennett Apr 26, 2020

Five people in Sandown are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode. The Quay Lane neighbours netted…

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Holiday lets investigated for flouting Covid-19 closure orders – complaints unfounded

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The Isle of Wight Council has worked to ensure that accommodation providers are shut to holidaymakers as part of the…

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Pan together delivering hot meals to those in need

Carole Dennett Apr 26, 2020

Willing volunteers are still cooking up a storm – and delivering the food – to those who are struggling to…

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New key worker cycle scheme gets off to a flying start

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A new scheme to encourage key workers to choose cycling as their preferred mode of travel has got off to…

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Among the praise for key workers, there is an important, sometimes invisible group at the heart of our community doing…

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Good work by Ryde Lions continues

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Despite the Covid-19 restrictions Ryde Lions Club have continued to offer support to the local community and recently presented a…

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There’s never been a better time to play the Isle of Wight Lottery. It’s just £1 a week to play…

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Frank James development runs out of money

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Developers admit they have run out of money for the conversion of the Frank James Hospital in East Cowes, with…

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RSPCA Godshill encourage animal lovers to take part in 2.6 challenge

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The team at RSPCA Godshill Animal Centre join the fun as part of the 2.6 Challenge event which aims to…

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Lorry is crowned as tourism superstar for 2020

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When it comes to brightening up your day Hovertravel’s Lorry Middleton is often named as the perfect tonic. Now it’s…

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Choir on song in aid of IW Brainy Bunch

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Reductions in IW ferry services lead to two government announcements

Carole Dennett Apr 25, 2020

The leader of the Isle of Wight Council and the chairman of the Isle of Wight Transport Infrastructure Board have…

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Testing station leaving after only three days

Carole Dennett Apr 25, 2020

The Covid-19 mobile testing station that was due to be on the Island for four days to test key workers…

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Six new COVID-19 cases on the Isle of Wight

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