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NEW "QUIET CORNER" OPENS IN WEST WIGHT TO SUPPORT CARERS AND THOSE FEELING ISOLATED
4+ hour, 16+ min ago (378+ words) A new community space offering calmness, companionship and quiet reflection has opened at Colwell Baptist Church in an effort to support unpaid carers and those experiencing isolation." The Quiet Corner space is open at all times for those wanting somewhere…...
NEWPORT ROWERS BOUNCE BACK WITH STRONG SHOWING AT RYDE REGATTA
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (224+ words) Newport recovered from a disappointing Saturday to produce several encouraging performances at Ryde Regatta on Sunday. The Island rowing club endured a frustrating day at Shanklin Regatta on Saturday but responded well 24 hours later in the second half of the…...
SECOND BATHING ALERT IN 24 HOURS AS WARNING ISSUED FOR TOTLAND BAY AND COLWELL BAY
10+ hour, 45+ min ago (201+ words) A bathing water alert has been issued for Totland Bay and Colwell Bay " less than 24 hours after a similar warning was put in place for Ryde beach. The Environment Agency has advised against bathing and swimming in and around Totland…...
YOUTH TRUST CALLS FOR BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS TO TACKLE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (150+ words) Island Echo Island Echo - Do Not Process My Personal Information If you wish to opt-out of the sale, sharing to third parties, or processing of your personal or sensitive information for targeted advertising by us, please use the below opt-out…...
DOG WAS DESTROYED SHORTLY AFTER ATTACK LEFT WOMAN NEEDING 22 STITCHES
1+ day, 10+ min ago (13+ words) Island Echo...
MUSIC, DRAMA AND ART TAKE CENTRE STAGE DURING CREATIVE WEEK AT DOVER PARK PRIMARY
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (337+ words) Pupils at Dover Park Primary School recently enjoyed a week packed with music, drama and artistic activities as the Ryde-based school celebrated creativity and community spirit. The action-filled final week of term saw children take part in a wide range…...
LIB DEMS SET OUT "PROGRESSIVE" OPPOSITION TO REFORM-LED ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (463+ words) The Isle of Wight Council's Liberal Democrat group has set out its position as the main opposition to the new Reform UK-led administration at County Hall. The group says it offered a "progressive alternative' by nominating Liberal Democrat leader Councillor…...
RECORD GP APPOINTMENTS DELIVERED ACROSS HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT AS NHS PUSHES COMMUNITY CARE
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (449+ words) More than 1 million GP appointments are now being delivered every month across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as the NHS marks 1 year since the launch of its national 10 Year Health Plan. Health leaders say work is already underway locally…...
HOVERTRAVEL LAUNCHING NEW WEBSITE AND ADVANCED BOOKING SYSTEM
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (355+ words) Hovertravel is set to unveil a brand-new website and upgraded booking system today (Tuesday), marking a significant step forward in customer experience and operational efficiency. The newly launched platform has been completely redesigned to deliver a cleaner, more modern and…...
HENRY NOWAK'S DEATH A "NATIONAL TRAGEDY', SAYS POLICE COMMISSIONER DONNA JONES
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (14+ words) Island Echo...