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Daish’s vehemently deny Leicester guests staying at Shanklin hotel

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 9, 2020

Daish’s Hotel in Shanklin have vehemently denied damaging claims that they have allowed a coach load of guests from Leicester…

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Library extension plans halted due to projected costs

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A community group’s plans to extend a library to provide more activities have been cancelled — due to the projected…

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Dimbola tearoom opens and museum to reopen in August

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2020

The newly refurbished Dimbola Tearoom is re-opening this Saturday.

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Essential maintenance on floating bridge from 14 July

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2020

Essential maintenance work is to be carried out on Cowes floating bridge this month in advance of an expected increase…

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Changes to Wightlink’s Portsmouth-Fishbourne service

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2020

From Monday 13 July 2020, all customers on Wightlink’s Portsmouth-Fishbourne route will be asked to leave their vehicles after embarkation…

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Island’s homeless families get helping hand

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2020

Southern Housing Group, one of the island’s leading housing and care providers, has been awarded a contract from the local…

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Red Funnel updates customers on changes to its ‘stay in vehicle’ sailings

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2020

Red Funnel has provided advance notice to its customers that it will be transitioning all sailings back to their usual…

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Visitor charter launched to support Island tourism

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2020

A new visitor charter on how to safely enjoy the Island and its attractions has been launched by the Isle…

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Isle of Wight Council playgrounds to reopen

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2020

Families are being urged to stay alert while children are using playground equipment and observe social distancing rules.

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New CEO for Wessex Cancer Trust

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2020

Wessex Cancer Trust has appointed Rachel Billsberry-Grass as its new CEO.

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Newport rowers ‘halfway into Atlantic Challenge’

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2020

Newport Rowing Club’s ambitious Atlantic Challenge has now passed the halfway stage, after just two weeks.

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Hovertravel pilot proud to be a keyworker

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2020

Steve Attrill, Head of Marine Operations and pilot at Hovertravel, is the first of nine individuals to feature in Maritime…

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Cycle racer recovers from horrific injury

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 8, 2020

IWSPORT: Pete glad to be back in the saddle

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UPDATED: Have you seen missing Dennis from Freshwater?

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 7, 2020

The 79-year-old was last seen in the Brambles Chine area at around 6pm today.

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Cross-Solent foot passenger numbers under frequent review

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The Isle of Wight Transport Infrastructure Board is closely monitoring cross-Solent foot passenger numbers with a view to the reinstatement…

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Newport Travelodge now open for business

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 7, 2020

Travelodge has kick-started its official hotel reopening programme by opening 68 of its hotels across the country which includes the…

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