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Over 1,000 healthcare workers tested for COVID-19 Antibodies

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 3, 2020

A third of IOW NHS Trust staff have now been tested to see if they have had the COVID-19 infection.

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Alcohol and the sea – know the risks

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 3, 2020

With pubs set to reopen this Saturday many will be taking the opportunity to head to the local for their…

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Visitors urged to follow the Countryside Code

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 3, 2020

With thousands of visitors expected to flock to the countryside from this weekend as tourism businesses in England reopen, the…

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New hybrid crew transfer vessel to be built on the Island

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 3, 2020

The vessel, which will provide dedicated support for the offshore wind sector, is set to be built locally by Isle…

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Surge in Covid-19 cases on the Isle of Wight

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Coronavirus cases on the Island soar to beyond 400

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Police investigating fatal collision in Ventnor

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 2, 2020

Police on the Island are appealing for witnesses after a 62-year-old man died following serious collision in Ventnor.

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Trouble for Venture Quays acquisition

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Months of negotiations into buying the Venture Quays site in East Cowes could go down the drain due to coronavirus.

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SWAY’s motivational challenge gets young people moving

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 2, 2020

South Wight Area Youth Partnership decided to set up a challenge to encourage young people to leave their homes and…

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Plans continue for The Food Warehouse in Newport

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Jul 1, 2020

Plans are continuing to install a Food Warehouse in Newport, in the old PC World space.

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Project receives lottery grant in response to Covid 19

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 1, 2020

Care in the Garden has announce that the National Lottery Reaching Community Fund have awarded the project an additional grant…

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Red Funnel to add more vehicle ferry crossings from 10th July

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Red Funnel is pleased to announce it will be increasing its vehicle ferry service from 10 July 2020 with a…

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New community project between Wight Military and Soldier On!

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 1, 2020

The Wight Military and Heritage Museum, located in Northwood, has announced that it will be working on a community project…

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Cheer Up! Sandown is still blooming this summer

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Alan Jones, Chair of Sandown Community Association and Christine Jackson, Chair of Sandown Green Town Volunteers are very pleased to…

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Hovertravel returns to 30 minute frequency

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 1, 2020

Today Hovertravel has announced that from 4th July, its timetable will offer flights every thirty minutes.

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Sailings resume on Wightlink’s Lymington-Yarmouth route

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 1, 2020

Wightlink will resume services on its Lymington-Yarmouth route on Friday 17 July 2020.

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