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East Cowes Town Hall closed due to Coronavirus

IW Galleries Mar 17, 2020

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

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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

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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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Footprint Trust issue guidance for energy during Coronavirus

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The Island’s Footprint Trust has issued some helpful guidance on energy supply during the current coronavirus pandemic. The Trust’s General…

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MP seeking reassurance over Coronavirus plans

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Reacting to his constituents’ concerns and ever-evolving government advice, MP Bob Seely has sought reassurance from the government, IW public…

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Bathing waters around the Isle of Wight have been given a big thumbs up in this year’s Solent Water Quality…

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Walk the Wight postponed due to Coronavirus fears

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Due to the ongoing and ever-changing situation regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), Mountbatten is now urging supporters to “Walk the Wight…

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Island MP Bob Seely has received written confirmation that Island schools will receive a significant increase in funding for pupils…

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Alzheimer cafes decide to close

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The Isle of Wight’s Alzheimer Cafes have put a temporary halt to their cafes and meetings. The decision has been…

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Statement from Bob Seely MP on Coronavirus

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The Isle of Wight is to feature in a new government trial looking at the use of drones as a…

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St. Patrick’s marks 2nd anniversary for Irish dancers

IW Galleries Mar 16, 2020

13 twinkle-toed dancers from the Roisin Mullins Dance Academy, took to the floor at Newport’s Quay Arts, to mark St.…

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IW Galleries Mar 16, 2020

Young people and their parents came together on Tuesday evening at Network Ryde, Ryde Town Council’s Youth Service (10.03.2020) to…

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Hunt is on for dragon eggs with English Heritage this Easter

IW Galleries Mar 16, 2020

Embark on an egg hunt with a difference at Carisbrooke Castle and Osborne House this Easter. Hunt for dragon eggs…

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