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Bridge strengthening scheme hampered by weather & vandalism

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 31, 2020

An Island Roads scheme to strengthen Blackrock Bridge Alverstone, on the Sandown to Newport cycleway, is being frustrated by vandalism…

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Last chance for early bird entry to Round The Island Race 2020

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 30, 2020

With just a few days to go until Early Bird entries close on 1 st February, competitors are encouraged to…

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Seely welcomes Green Light for new ice rink at Smallbrook

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

The Island’s MP – Bob Seely – has welcomed the decision of Secretary of State for Communities, Housing & Local…

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Commonwealth War Grave Commemoration in Sandown

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

Sandown Town Council commemorated the Centenary of the death of Corporal A J Hamm, at Sandown Christ Church Churchyard on…

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Metal Detecting Club holds annual presentation evening

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

Vectis Searchers Metal Detecting Club held there annual presentation evening on Saturday 25th January in Newport with various trophies being…

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The Spirit of the Orient Dragon crosses the Solent!

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

On Saturday 25th , Robin Hill’s Chinese lions and dragon procession ventured to the Southampton City Chinese New Year celebration…

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Vectis u13s travelled to Southsea for their first games of the season

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

Vectis u13s travelled to Southsea for a three way header for their first games of the season against USP and…

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Road blocked after Landrover rolled onto its side

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

On the first day that the main road into Godshill from Newport was closed for essential bridge repairs, an alternative…

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Isle of Wight NHS Trust strengthens its Board

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 27, 2020

The senior team at Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been strengthened by the arrival of a new Non-Executive Director…

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Island VI Form students collaborate with local business

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 26, 2020

Flower Garden, run by Jayne Roberts and her team of experienced florists, recently set the Fashion & Textiles students at…

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“no significant change” – Council issue update on Belgrave Road

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 26, 2020

The Isle of Wight Council has issued an update to home owners and businesses following a landslip in Ventnor this…

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Half a dozen dance awards for amazing Annabelle

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 26, 2020

Amazing Annabelle Acutt, 10, who trains with the Roisin Mullins Dance Academy has been duly rewarded for her hard work…

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Salsa approval opens up the UK market for Island Tea & Coffee Co.

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2020

The Island Tea & Coffee Co. has been awarded SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Approval) accreditation for their coffee beans,…

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Grant from the National Lottery funds hall improvements

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2020

Thanks to a grant of £4250 from The National Lottery the Northwood House Stables have had a makeover. Known locally…

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Upgrade success for Costa Stores from WRS Systems

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2020

The effectiveness of planning for success was recently demonstrated across 259 Costa Coffee Stores nationwide, by leading Island based EPOS…

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Sandown residents celebrates green town success

Isle of Wight Observer Jan 24, 2020

Over 100 Sandown Residents attended a consultation meeting organised by Sandown Town Council, at the Broadway Centre on Monday 20th…

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