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Takeaway food and drink sales lead to social distancing concerns

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 28, 2020

The gradual lifting of the lockdown has led to reports to police about people breaking the rules when buying takeaway…

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Number of care homes reporting Coronavirus rises again

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 28, 2020

Isle of Wight care homes have serious problems with Covid-19. Our thoughts go out to anybody affected, their families and…

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Noke Common development refused by Council

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 18, 2020

The application, submitted by Noke Common Dairy, would demolish the outbuildings, barns and storage units to build nine houses —…

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Property development next to primary school rejected by Council

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 15, 2020

The houses on Millfield Avenue were proposed by Vail Williams, on behalf of Sisters for Christ

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One third of Island care homes reporting outbreaks of Covid-19

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 14, 2020

ONE in three care homes on the Isle of Wight are now reporting outbreaks of the coronavirus.

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Bus shelter transformed into book and plant swap

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 14, 2020

The old bus stop on Havenstreet Main Road, has become a destination for villagers to visit

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Former church could be converted into five bedroom house

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 14, 2020

A FORMER church in Wellow could be converted into a five-bedroom house — with a private burial ground at the…

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Covid-19: 14 people have died in care homes, in hospice or at home

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 12, 2020

DEATHS due to Covid-19 outside of hospital on the Isle of Wight have more than doubled in the past week

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Older phones may not work with NHSX coronavirus app

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 12, 2020

Like any high-quality app, the intention is for it to improve over time.

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25 people per day tested for Covid-19 after reporting it through app

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 12, 2020

Dr Lewis said the Island has been very supportive of the app

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Two garden centres told to stop click and collect service

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 8, 2020

Two garden centres which had been offering a click and collect service to sell their supplies have been stopped for…

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Coronavirus present in nearly one in four care homes on the Isle of Wight

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 1, 2020

CORONAVIRUS is present in nearly one in four care homes on the Isle of Wight. Latest figures from Public Health…

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Local businesses help put up NHS staff

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 1, 2020

MORE than 100 Isle of Wight businesses have offered their support to the NHS over the past weeks, providing accommodation…

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No date confirmed for re-opening of Isle of Wight tips

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter May 1, 2020

NO date has been set for re-opening the Isle of Wight’s rubbish tips to the public. Household Waste and Recycling…

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‘Privilege seats’ on school buses could be reduced

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 28, 2020

Some youngsters could face problems getting to school as the school bus contract is renewed.

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Frank James development runs out of money

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Apr 25, 2020

Developers admit they have run out of money for the conversion of the Frank James Hospital in East Cowes, with…

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