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Cowes Week postponed due to ongoing Covid-19 concerns

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World renowned sailing regatta called off

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National newspaper breaks story that Bob Seely broke lockdown rules and attended a barbeque

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It seems that second home residents on the Island have not been following lockdown rules and neither has the MP.

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Leading the way with ‘Back to Business Solutions’

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Newport based, Lifeline Fire & Security is leading the way in assisting schools, colleges, factories and offices to return to…

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MP writes to tourism minister about recovery plans

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Mr Seely has written a list of suggestions about how the Government could help get the UK visitor economy back…

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Ambulance Training and Community Response Services re-opens

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Lifesaving training is to restart following an easing of the Government’s COVID-19 measures as more people return to work.

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Bids invited for adult community learning grants

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 4, 2020

Voluntary and community organisations providing education and learning opportunities for adults on the Island can now bid for grant funding…

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Deliveroo style phone app launched on the Isle of Wight

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A new food app offering takeaway menus from restaurants across the Isle of Wight has been officially launched.

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Mental Health Hub opens to support Island Residents

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The Islands NHS Mental Health Services have made it easier for Isle of Wight Residents to access the mental health…

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Think twice before swimming in the sea

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Don’t swim in the sea if there are no lifeguards on duty is the warning from HM Coastguard following updated…

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Council wins on every count in contract dispute

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 4, 2020

The Isle of Wight Council has successfully defended its legal case to protect taxpayers' money and school funding in a…

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Women rescued from sea at Shanklin after emergency

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Emergency services were called to an emergency at Shanklin seafront this evening

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Recovery plan to protect Islanders and restart the economy

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The council has pledged to work closely with the local community and businesses to form a bespoke strategy capable of…

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Regeneration of Branstone Farm has been given the green light

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Plans for Goddards Brewery to move from its Ryde home to a new purpose-built site on the former Branstone Farm…

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Cowes students land opportunity with European Space Agency astronauts

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The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity came as a result of the six students, Ewan, Jamie, Shane, Asen, Kiera and Sam, being crowned…

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New toilets on Sandown Seafront have been given the all-clear

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The Isle of Wight Council approved its own plans for regeneration — with an aim to open them next summer

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Glamping site on the outskirts of Newport rejected by Council

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Jun 3, 2020

Plans for a ‘glamping’ site on the outskirts of Newport have been refused by the Isle of Wight Council amid…

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