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Pier 2 Pier Sea Swim event cancelled for 2020

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 3, 2020

The Isle of Wight Marlins Masters Swim Club has taken the decision to cancel this years Pier 2 Pier Sea…

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Newport Utilita Hub raises funds for Independent Arts

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 3, 2020

The charity fundraiser kicked off on 18th May and includes a team from the Newport Energy Hub either walking, running,…

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Council announces funding shortfall of nearly £10 million due to pandemic

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Jun 3, 2020

Additional expenses incurred by the council, of more than £7 million, include £2.2 million worth of Personal Protective Equipment, £950,000…

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SSEN helps Island community respond to coronavirus pandemic

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 3, 2020

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) awarded £5,000 to communities on the Isle of Wight

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Isle of Wight Mum beating off global entrepreneurs on iTunes

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 3, 2020

Chiropractor Nikki Collinson-Phenix, has currently made it to Number 2 in the iTunes Charts, finding herself ranking above global entrepreneurs…

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New challenge planned following the success of ‘Hike at Home’

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 3, 2020

SWAY are to set a geocache course across the South Wight

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12-hour hula hoop marathon

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 3, 2020

Teaching assistant hula hoops for 12 hours to raise money for hospital and hospice

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Farewell to Dusty the donkey

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 2, 2020

‘Dusty did things his way’

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Parking charges to be reintroduced from next Monday

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 2, 2020

From Monday 8 June, on duty key workers will be the only people who can continue to park for free.

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Daytime visitor boats now welcome at Cowes

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 2, 2020

Cowes Harbour Commission’s visitor moorings are now open for daytime and short stay visitors as of today

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Wightlink adds sailings as freight demand increases

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 2, 2020

A small number of additional early morning sailings have been reintroduced by Wightlink to meet an increased demand in freight…

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New traffic arrangements ahead of next phase of St Mary’s works

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 2, 2020

New traffic arrangements will come into force from Monday (8 June) for the next phase of the major improvement works…

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Thousands more donated to Island organisations supporting people through Covid-19

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 2, 2020

A dozen projects and organisations have received a share of over £31,000 to help their work supporting Island residents during…

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Keeping families fed during the coronavirus crisis

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 2, 2020

Ryde charity Aspire has served up more than 300 frozen meals and provided 300 food parcels to the most vulnerable…

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29 coronavirus related deaths in care homes on the Island

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Jun 2, 2020

And almost 180 people have contracted the virus in Island care homes

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Vectis Radio receives the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Isle of Wight Observer Jun 2, 2020

Vectis Radio is one of 230 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award this year.

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