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Licensing flexibility for pubs, cafes and restaurants

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 27, 2020

More flexibility around licensing processes to allow businesses to get back on their feet has been welcomed by MP Bob…

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Health Secretary thanks Island residents following app trial

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 27, 2020

Isle of Wight residents have been thanked by the Government for their vital contribution during the recent trial of the…

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Hovertravel thanks our Armed Forces

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 27, 2020

Hovertravel is using Armed Forces Day (Saturday 26th June) to say thank you to our armed forces.

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Wightlink welcomes new tourism industry standard mark

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 27, 2020

A new tourism industry standard and consumer mark, designed to give consumer confidence to visitors and residents, has been welcomed…

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Captiva Homes set to submit West Acre Park plans

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Jun 27, 2020

An Island developer is getting ready to submit plans for a new 475-house development in Ryde. Last September, Captiva Homes…

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Businesses urged to take actions to reduce the risk of Legionella

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Jun 27, 2020

As businesses start to reopen after the lockdown a warning has been issued about checking water systems are safe.

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Vulnerable Islanders to continue to receive support

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The Isle of Wight Council has moved to reassure thousands of vulnerable Islanders that changes to shielding arrangements will not…

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Labour aims to turn Island into exporter of renewable energy, not oil

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 26, 2020

A Labour-led council on the Isle of Wight would seek to turn the island into an exporter of renewable energy

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It’s good to talk — heartfelt gratitude for helpline staff

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 26, 2020

Islanders continue to show huge appreciation for the Isle of Wight Council's 'check-in' wellbeing service.

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Early morning dash for Lifeboat crews

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 26, 2020

Cowes RNLI lifeboat made an early morning dash to Thorness Bay today after reports that a possibly violent young man…

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Influx of donations as Mountbatten’s shops begin to reopen

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 26, 2020

As Mountbatten begins to reopen its charity shops across the Isle of Wight, there has been an incredible response by…

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Wightlink adds sailings to Portsmouth – Fishbourne route

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 26, 2020

Additional sailings are being reintroduced by Wightlink to meet an increased demand on its flagship Portsmouth to Fishbourne route.

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Extended hours to use concessionary bus passes to end

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A coronavirus concession that gave elderly residents free bus travel before 9.30am will come to an end next week.

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Plans to demolished Historic watchtower on Freshwater cliffs

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 26, 2020

A demolition application for a two-storey observation tower believed to date from the Second World War has been made to…

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Visit IOW and IW Council invite local businesses to a series of seminars

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 25, 2020

Visit Isle of Wight and Isle of Wight Council are preparing a series of free online information sessions for tourism…

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Newport Rowing Club take on Atlantic Challenge from home

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 25, 2020

Newport Rowing Club have launched their Atlantic Challenge with the aim of rowing the distance from La Gomera in the…

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