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Business rates grant support flowing out

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 15, 2020

Hundreds of payments of government grant support have been steadily flowing out to qualifying Island business ratepayers this week. Eligible…

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Caroline Peel appointed new Island High Sheriff

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 14, 2020

Caroline Peel is the new High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, having taken over the duties when Geoff Underwood…

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Perowne Way residents’ fears prove unfounded

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 14, 2020

Concerned residents in the Perowne Way area of Sandown contacted their Sandown South Councillor, Ian Ward to express their concern…

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Vital help from Citizens Advice

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 14, 2020

More and more Island residents are in need of support through the uncertainty of Covid-19. That’s why Citizens Advice Isle…

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Island MP welcomes IW Rifles support

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Island MP Bob Seely has welcomed the news that the IW Rifles are helping to fight the battle again coronavirus…

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Three more Covid-19 patients recover

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Three people who were being treated for coronavirus at St Mary’s Hospital have now recovered, the Isle of Wight NHS…

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Essential travel only with Red Funnel

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Red Funnel Ferries is reassuring Island residents that its services will not be used to transport holidaymakers to the Isle…

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Do you know how to keep your shed or garage secure?

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 14, 2020

Do you know how to keep your shed or garage secure to protect yourself from burglary? Even in this difficult…

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Follow the countryside code during the pandemic

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 14, 2020

With the long bank holiday weekend ahead, the message from Island farmers is, please follow the rules during the coronavirus…

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Energy company urges everyone to stay safe in the garden

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 14, 2020

With the nation currently in lockdown in response to the coronavirus outbreak, a spot of gardening is often a popular…

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PHE guidance on social distancing in the workplace

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 14, 2020

Public Health England (PHE) has published a list of tailored advice for different scenarios as an example of how social…

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NHS Jobs are working with LinkedIn to fill COVID-19 roles

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NHS Jobs are working with LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, to accelerate the recruitment of critical healthcare staff in…

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Newchurch Male Voice Choir suspend activities until further

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Newchurch Male Voice Choir have suspended activities until further notice due to the higher risk to members as many fall…

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Earn your stripes as an Isle of Wight history detective

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 14, 2020

You can now discover more about the sites and diverse collections of the Isle of Wight Heritage Service through a…

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Islanders heeded the instructions to stay at home

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Thousands of Islanders heeded the instructions to stay at home on Easter Sunday. Beaches around the Island were deserted, apart…

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Platform One offers Island talent songwriting chance

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 8, 2020

Platform One College of Music, based in Newport, has launched a new Songwriting Showcase opportunity for Island residents aged between…

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