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St Mary’s roundabout works enter crucial new phase

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 28, 2020

Construction of the new St Mary’s junction is progressing well and remains on programme for completion before Christmas.

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Covid-19 action cards now available to help Island fight the virus

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 28, 2020

A series of quick-reference 'action cards' is now available for hotels, campsites, tourist attractions, shops, restaurants and other Isle of…

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Newport rowers complete their ‘Atlantic Challenge’ for Mountbatten

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 28, 2020

#IW NEWS Newport rowers complete their ‘Atlantic Challenge’ for Mountbatten

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Isle of Wight harbours now open to overnight visitors

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 28, 2020

Following the further relaxation of lockdown measures, the Isle of Wight Council is welcoming overnight visitors to its harbours from…

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Guidance for Islanders returning from Spain and countries not part of the travel corridor

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 28, 2020

Isle of Wight ferry operators Red Funnel, Wightlink and Hovertravel have jointly issued instructions to Islanders returning from Spain, following…

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Charity continues to support local community

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 28, 2020

West Wight Men In Sheds have continued to support the local community during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Steam Railway opens new events barn

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 27, 2020

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has announced the opening of its new Events Barn.

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Vectis Radio’s 4Ps training school now a registered charity

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 27, 2020

The multi-award winning Vectis Radio 4Ps training school has now registered as a charity.

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Joint effort to ensure people wear their masks from today

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Jul 24, 2020

Police on the Isle of Wight will only intervene as a last resort to enforce the law over wearing face…

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Whole Island testing ‘not recommended’

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Jul 24, 2020

Islandwide Covid-19 testing is not on the cards, according to the director of public health.

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Sovereign makes sure that Isle of Wight gets the write stuff

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Sovereign Housing Association has paired up with Omega - the National Association for End of Life Care - to make…

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Students at Cowes Enterprise College showcase creative talent

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 23, 2020

Students at Cowes Enterprise College have put together videos to showcase all the amazing creative projects that have taken place…

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Floating bridge out of action until Tuesday

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The Floating Bridge will remain out of service until next Tuesday.

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Wightlink Warriors decide against 2020 National League

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The Island’s Wightlink Warriors will not run speedway In 2020.

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Island homes could benefit from re-launched energy scheme

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 23, 2020

Thousands of homes on the Isle of Wight could benefit from a new and improved energy efficiency scheme.

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High standards for Emergency Department during lockdown

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 23, 2020

Over 95% of people attending the Emergency Department at St. Mary’s Hospital during May and June spent less than 4…

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