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Railway plans ‘on track’ as the government signals support for the Island

Isle of Wight Observer May 25, 2020

Mr Seely welcomed the possibility of restoring the routes but warned it would not be easy.

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Coastguard teams tasked following reports of an ‘abandoned surfboard’

Isle of Wight Observer May 25, 2020

The item was taken to the esplanade for disposal

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Council urges caution visiting beaches and esplanades

Isle of Wight Observer May 25, 2020

Holidaymakers and second home owners should stay away

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MP welcomes funding for life-saving health charities

Isle of Wight Observer May 25, 2020

Seely has welcomed the Government’s announcement

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Community nurse spends her wedding day on the coronavirus frontline

Isle of Wight Observer May 23, 2020

Nurse Danielle should have been getting married to fiancé Pete this week however spent her ‘wedding day’ working on our…

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‘Our advice is stay safe, stay local, dream now – sail later’ 

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2020

Ferry operators still discouraging travel over Bank Holiday weekend

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Red Funnel commemorates the 80th anniversary of Dunkirk

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2020

Red Funnel is commemorating the anniversary of Dunkirk and reflecting on its own involvement in the evacuation of the British…

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Calling all budding playwrights

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2020

Vectis Radio is running a competition to get your creative juices running. And it is free to enter.

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Hillbans introduce environmentally friendly pest control

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2020

KR Sustainability and Hillbans Pest Control have joined forces to review the organisations environmental and sustainability credentials

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RYA eSailing championship gears up for final show down

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2020

Two sailing clubs from the Isle of Wight will join clubs from across the South this Saturday

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Collection of films to boost health and wellbeing

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2020

Originally made to benefit those unable to go outside due to ill health, they are now available to be enjoyed…

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‘We were on a really good run but safety was more important’

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2020

Football: Newport aim to push for promotion in new season

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SWAY climb high for Charities on the Island

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2020

13 young people and 6 adults climbed Scafell Pike from home during the lockdown and raised more than £2,200 for…

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Restrictions to be eased at household waste recycling centres

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2020

From Monday, HWRCs will accept all the usual items except general 'black bag' waste — nappies, sanitary waste and cigarette…

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May virtual half term fun and family activities

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Are you looking for something the family can do this half term?

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Head of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons bows out

Isle of Wight Observer May 22, 2020

Mike Wilks is succeeded by Jon Whitaker, a long-standing magistrate, senior St John Ambulance volunteer, Covid-19 NHS responder and a…

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