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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

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 26, 2020

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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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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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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