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Coronavirus: 2 confirmed deaths on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2020

Two men on the Isle of Wight have died after testing positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Isle of Wight NHS…

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Isle of Wight Distillery – Hand Sanitiser

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2020

Navigating Uncharted Waters With True Island Spirit: Isle of Wight Distillery Diversifies to Produce Hand Sanitiser In a display of…

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Using public rights of way and Coronavirus

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The restrictions on movement announced by the government now apply to public rights of way and the countryside access network.…

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Isle of Wight statement on Floating bridge out of service

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2020

Essential works which are needed to keep the floating bridge in operation at this important time are being carried out…

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New online service to help find food and other supplies

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Islanders in coronavirus lockdown have a new online service to help them find food and other supplies that can be…

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Isle of Wight statement on Allotments update

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The Isle of Wight Council has issued guidance to allotment holders to reassure them that they can continue to use…

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Experience Osborne and Carisbrooke Castle from your home

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2020

As the country continues its vital period of social distancing in response to the Coronavirus outbreak, English Heritage is today…

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Statement from Jo Dare, CEO, Age UK Isle of Wight:

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2020

We would like to firstly say thank you to all that have been in touch, offering to volunteer during these…

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Wootton Bridge Parish Council Response to CORVID-19

Isle of Wight Observer Mar 28, 2020

Wootton Bridge Parish Council have appointed Cllr Daryll Pitcher as their CORVID-19 coordinator and they are working with other organisations…

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Amazon World desperate to save its animals

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As companies large and small face massive pressures from the Coronavirus epidemic, one Island business is also struggling with a…

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Clap for our carers on Thursday

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A national round of applause is being planned for Thursday evening to show appreciation to NHS staff who are working…

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East Cowes Town Hall closed due to Coronavirus

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East Cowes Town Council have agreed that in view of government advice and, as a duty of care to the…

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Changes to hospital visiting in response to COVID-19

IW Galleries Mar 17, 2020

Isle of Wight NHS Trust has announced restrictions to visiting for all of its services in response to COVID-19. The…

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Sandown Town Council close Broadway Centre

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Members of Sandown Town Council have taken the decision to close the Broadway Centre, with immediate effect, following the announcements…

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£4 Million bathing water programme in Shanklin now complete

IW Galleries Mar 17, 2020

An innovative 18-month programme by Southern Water to enhance and protect bathing water in Shanklin has come to fruition with…

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