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‘Conceited, vain and rude’ motion

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Jul 20, 2020

‘CONCEITED, vain and rude’ were words hurled at Isle of Wight Council leader on Wednesday over a motion he tabled…

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Harbour talks go ahead following online petition

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Jul 20, 2020

With nearly 3,000 signatures on a petition to stop housing on Seaclose Park, the leader of the Isle of Wight…

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Rediscover two of the Island’s historic treasures — but in a Covid-secure way

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Step back in time and rediscover two of the Isle of Wight's historic treasures — Dinosaur Isle and Newport Roman…

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Planet Aware launches Ocean Challenge!

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 20, 2020

Come and join in the Planet Aware Ocean Challenge this summer.

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Appeal not to leave donations outside Mountbatten’s shops

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 20, 2020

Mountbatten is urging the community not to drop off or take their generous donations to their local charity shop as…

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Isle of Wight Pride marks its special day

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Miss Jason, a patron of Isle of Wight Pride has made a special visit to the Island to announce “save…

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Safe haven service here to help children and young people

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 17, 2020

A safe haven to provide children and young people with mental health support on the island has updated its opening…

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CCTV released in connection with Ryde burglary attempt

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 17, 2020

Do you know who these men are? Perhaps you recognise the clothing they are wearing?

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Family of man who died in collision near Niton pay tribute

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 17, 2020

The family of a man who sadly died in a collision near Niton on July 1 have today paid tribute…

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Controversial sixth form building can no longer be used

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Jul 17, 2020

Christ the King College (CTK) cannot use its controversial sixth form building — after the contractor which built it appealed…

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Big Bounce Skynets get Sandham Gardens ready for summer

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 17, 2020

Investment in new family activity makes Sandham Gardens a ‘must visit’ tourist attraction on the Isle of Wight

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MP speaks up for independent pharmacies

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Independent chemists struggling to make ends meet during the Covid-19 pandemic have received support from the Government’s pharmacies minister following…

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Orchard House residents get active with Angela

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Orchard House residents are keeping fit and having fun at the same time.

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Red Funnel receives COVID-19 Statement of Compliance

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Red Funnel is proud to announce that it is the world’s first domestic ferry operator to receive the DNV GL…

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Council submits planning application for new primary school

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Jul 16, 2020

This is what the controversial new primary school in Freshwater will look like…if it gets planning permission.

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New home for Freshwater and Totland Archive Group

Isle of Wight Observer Jul 16, 2020

Freshwater Parish Council (FPC) are pleased to announce that they have taken on a lease for a shop in Avenue…

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