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Chinese pterodactyl wings its way to the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

The finder has kindly donated the specimen to Dinosaur Isle Museum at Sandown, where it is hoped it will go…

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‘Hello Sunshine!’ campaign raising money for Mountbatten

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

During the coronavirus pandemic, Cowes-based business owners Kathy Chillistone and Dave Winter, of ChilliWinter, have successfully raised over £2500+ for…

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HMP Governor shaves head in aid of the local hospice and NHS Charities

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 29, 2020

Dougie Graham, who is head of HMP Isle of Wight, has gotten rid of the hair on his head and…

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Sandown Neighbours Celebrate Postcode Lottery Win

Isle of Wight Observer May 29, 2020

The Little Heath Court neighbours netted the windfall when PO36 9NZ was announced as a Daily Prize winner

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‘Dominic Cummings episode was highly regrettable’ says former Council leader

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 29, 2020

David Pugh, chair of the Isle of Wight Conservative Association, said: ”I appreciate that this issue has attracted a lot…

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Network Ryde present Covid-19 Poster Project

Isle of Wight Observer May 28, 2020

Network Ryde, Ryde Town Council’s Youth Service are proud to present their second poster project.

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Takeaway food and drink sales lead to social distancing concerns

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 28, 2020

The gradual lifting of the lockdown has led to reports to police about people breaking the rules when buying takeaway…

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Number of care homes reporting Coronavirus rises again

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 28, 2020

Isle of Wight care homes have serious problems with Covid-19. Our thoughts go out to anybody affected, their families and…

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Out On An Island – your experiences wanted for new book

Carole Dennett May 28, 2020

Before lockdown ends you may have time to write down your experiences of being 'Out on an Island' and be…

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Guidance for Island businesses as lockdown measures are eased

Isle of Wight Observer May 28, 2020

The Isle of Wight Council continues to offer guidance and support to lsland businesses as lockdown measures are eased.

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Can you help police find missing Matthew from Freshwater

Isle of Wight Observer May 27, 2020

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

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Applications open for discretionary grant fund

Isle of Wight Observer May 27, 2020

The council has been allocated £2.96 million to distribute, specifically to those businesses which missed out under the far larger…

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Football: Developers still committed to providing new ground for Newport FC

Isle of Wight Observer May 27, 2020

Update expected in coming weeks on Racecourse complex

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Free school meals during the Covid-19 outbreak – do you qualify?

Isle of Wight Observer May 27, 2020

Children eligible for income-related free school meals are still entitled to receive a school lunch, food parcel or voucher while…

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Explore two fascinating Island shipwrecks in new online exhibition

Isle of Wight Observer May 27, 2020

'A Tale of Two Shipwrecks' is now available to view on the Council's website.

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Sandown rides again!

Isle of Wight Observer May 27, 2020

Common sense has finally prevailed

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