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Islanders reminded to celebrate at home this bank holiday weekend

Isle of Wight Observer May 8, 2020

To help further prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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Two garden centres told to stop click and collect service

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 8, 2020

Two garden centres which had been offering a click and collect service to sell their supplies have been stopped for…

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St Mary’s Hospital welcomes new healthcare professionals

Isle of Wight Observer May 8, 2020

11 new student Physician Associates have joined St. Mary’s Hospital whilst universities are closed

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Body found in search for Charlotte Mullen

Isle of Wight Observer May 7, 2020

Charlotte was last seen yesterday afternoon at around 4.45pm in the Brading area.

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Booking system launched to manage opening of recycling centres

Isle of Wight Observer May 7, 2020

There will be 10 slots available per half-hour at Lynbottom and five per half-hour at Afton Marsh.

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MP welcomes additional support for small businesses

Isle of Wight Observer May 7, 2020

Seely has welcomed the latest Government announcement of additional support for small businesses, including B&Bs that were previously outside the…

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Wightlink supports new NHS contact tracing app

Isle of Wight Observer May 7, 2020

The ferry company will be encouraging their 171 colleagues living on the Isle of Wight to sign up

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Islanders invited to mark 75th anniversary of VE Day – from home

Isle of Wight Observer May 7, 2020

The Isle of Wight Council is supporting the national series of activities that people can take part in without leaving…

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Online video-conference for Hovertravel users

Isle of Wight Observer May 7, 2020

Hovertravel is keeping in touch with users of its critical community service by holding its user group meeting online.

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“Where the Isle of Wight goes, Britain follows”

Isle of Wight Observer May 7, 2020

The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has urged all Islanders to help turn the Island into a “beacon…

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VIDEO: Wightlink reminds visitors to stay at home

Isle of Wight Observer May 7, 2020

VIDEO: A personal message from Wightlink’s Chief Executive, Keith Greenfield

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New way of working as safety schemes begin

Isle of Wight Observer May 7, 2020

Important road safety work to improve skid resistance at key sites across the Island is to begin next week.

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Extra council tax support for more than 5,000 Island households

Carole Dennett May 7, 2020

Find out details of extra Council Tax support for over 5,000 Island households.

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Concerns raised over new app being trialled on the IW

Carole Dennett May 7, 2020

Concerns over privacy, effectiveness and compatability have been raised in the national press over the smartphone app being trialled on…

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Commemorate and celebrate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day

Isle of Wight Observer May 6, 2020

The Bay Councils have contributed to a special film to be published on-line on VE Day

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Get creative with recipes from the lockdown kitchen

Isle of Wight Observer May 6, 2020

Home cooking is the new going out, as people are using the lockdown to develop their culinary skills.

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