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Youth Commission looking for peoples views on policing pandemic

Isle of Wight Observer May 30, 2020

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‘Please keep using the app’ – Dr Geraint Lewis

Isle of Wight Observer May 30, 2020

NHS COVID-19 app statement

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Train station Wifi plans chugging ahead

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 30, 2020

The South Western Railway line, which runs from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin, has been the centre of discussion recently…

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Stark warning to anyone heading to the UK coast this weekend

Isle of Wight Observer May 30, 2020

The warning comes as lockdown eases in various parts of the country meaning coastal exercise and visits are allowed.

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Sandown robber jailed for four years

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

Craig Nathan Knowles, of no fixed abode, targeted the same store three times in November and December of last year,…

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Rainbow Cake Competition winner shares prize with NHS staff

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

Amelie, 13, decided to donate her cake to the staff at Isle of Wight NHS Trust as a big thank…

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Four key witnesses sought as enquiries continue to find missing Matthew Doyle

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

It is believed that he attended Broadway Stores, Totland, at around 7.20pm that evening.

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Dehydrated kittens abandoned in a box are lucky to be alive

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

The young cats were all low in weight, hungry and dehydrated when they were found in a taped up cardboard…

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Cross Solent visitors receive lifeboat escort

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

Concerns by other boat users about the group led to an emergency call being made to HM Coastguards

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Sculpture celebrates the Thursday night clap for carers

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

A sculpture celebrating the Thursday night Clap for Carers has been donated to the NHS for display during the pandemic.

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Can bars be open? Concerns raised over social distancing guidelines

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 29, 2020

Over last weekend’s bank holiday, many businesses serving takeaway drinks and food opened to the public.

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Matrons brave the shave to raise funds for Mountbatten Hospice

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

Matrons Julie Hailes and Jan Appell have braved the shave to help raise funds for Mountbatten

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Ryde Rowing Club take part in “Women’s Four” lockdown Regatta

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

SPORT: Ryde rowing club entered a “Women’s Four” in a national virtual “lockdown Regatta”

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Absolute Radio reveal their front room festival line-up

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

Listeners are encouraged to don their best festival gear, crank up the volume and celebrate some incredible performances from Isle…

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Farm applies for planning to build hut to house milk vending machine

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 29, 2020

Milk vending machines are becoming ever more popular with farms as a way of supplying milk to paying customers whenever…

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Some public toilets to remain closed to prevent spread of Covid-19

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 29, 2020

Some councils have decided to keep them shut to avoid any ‘unnecessary risk’

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