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Support group for young LGBTQ+ people faces closure

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 27, 2018

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

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How to have a great cycling holiday on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 27, 2018

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

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 27, 2018

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

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 27, 2018

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

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 27, 2018

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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The Isle Of Wight Festival has teamed up with Save The Children this year to help raise money and awareness…

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Still time to apply for Isle of Wight Foundation funding

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Local community groups and charities are being reminded of the opportunity to apply for a grant from the Isle of…

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Put your best paw forward for the HIOW Air Ambulance

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 26, 2018

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) are hosting their first event for four-legged friends! ‘Paws in the Park’…

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Cowes hope for business boost as cruise ship comes to town

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Sunday, 29th April 2018 will see the second cruise ship this year moor off Cowes, thanks to work by Cowes…

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Road improvement planned for Lake-Shanklin link

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One of the main routes connecting Shanklin and Lake is to be resurfaced by Island Roads next month. Whitecross Lane…

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Specialist teams swing into action to maintain structures

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Specialist climbing teams are currently working with Island Roads to clear vegetation from some of the Island’s most hard-to-reach highways…

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Bikers asked to go the extra mile for the HIOW Air Ambulance

Isle of Wight Observer Apr 23, 2018

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is asking local bikers to step up a gear to support the…

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Council staff member described marathon conditions as ‘tough’

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A council staff member who ran the London marathon has described conditions as tough. Allan Bridges, 1 Leisure sales manager,…

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Upcoming workshop to discuss new ideas for Ryde

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Ideas and opportunities for the future regeneration of Ryde will be discussed with Ryde residents at an upcoming workshop. The…

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