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New initiative to provide more coordinated care for patients

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 30, 2018

The Trust has launched a new initiative with care homes on the Isle of Wight to provide more joined-up care…

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Public loos to reopen following essential maintenance

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 29, 2018

Newport Parish Council is pleased to announce that, following the completion of essential maintenance works, the South Street toilets will…

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Island Roads and volunteers create a buzz in Sandown

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A flower bed and retaining wall on Sandown seafront were given an extensive makeover in time for Easter. The 25-metre…

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Carpenter’s Road is set for an upgrade tomorrow

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A major section of one of the main roads serving St Helens is due to be upgraded by Island Roads…

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Chad Wirtzfeld Commits To The Warriors & Wizards

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Speedway fans who attended last Thursday’s meeting against Eastbourne will have seen some members of the new ‘Wightlink’ Wizards development…

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30 point deficit for Wightlink Warriors in Knock Out Cup tie

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Facing a 30 point deficit from the away leg of their speedway Knock Out Cup tie against Eastbourne, the Isle…

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Council wins global award for digital project on regeneration

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The Isle of Wight Council has won a global award for a digital project on regeneration. The local authority won…

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Run, walk or dance your way through the happiest 3km on the Isle of Wight by taking part in its…

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Support group for young LGBTQ+ people faces closure

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A support group for young LGBTQ+ people on the Isle of Wight now faces closure following the withdrawal of the…

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The Lonely Planet has recently named the Isle of Wight as one of the 10 best cycling destinations in the…

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ISO 14001:2015 Accreditation for Red Funnel

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Red Funnel’s environmental management system has recently been accredited to the latest ISO 14001:2015 standard by the UK Maritime and…

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Offers are now in place for Walk the Wight 2018

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Walk the Wight, the Isle of Wight charity walk in aid of the Earl Mountbatten Hospice, returns on Sunday 13…

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Tourism Superstar Rewarded with Dream Holiday

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Red Funnel’s Dancing Man, Jim O’Reilly is the winner of VisitEngland’s 2018 Tourism Superstar Award. The announcement was made in…

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Fran Collins announced as Red Funnels new CEO

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Red Funnel is delighted to announce the appointment of Fran Collins as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect…

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Cowes Harbour Services – one team – one name

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Cowes Harbour Services is the new division name for the marine services arm of Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC), encompassing moorings,…

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IW Festival teams up with Save The Children

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