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Calling all businesses!
Calling all businesses! 2048 1365 The Editor

What are your plans for today and over the next few days? Are you planning to be open as usual, or are you offering takeaway or delivery services to your customers? If you work within the food and drink sector, or know someone who does, make sure you’re letting us know what’s happening and we can share your updates with…

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Can you help the Yarbridge Inn?
Can you help the Yarbridge Inn? 960 720 The Editor

The Yarbridge Inn, Brading needs your help! Although trade has dropped due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Becky and the team still have a kitchen full of food that they don’t want to see go to waste. The popular pub has already introduced a takeaway and delivery service for residents in the Brading and Sandown area, but are keen to reach…

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keep calm and carry on
keep calm and carry on 960 640 The Editor

You needn’t be locked indoors throughout the Coronavirus crisis, social distancing doesn’t mean social isolation. A large number of the Island’s pubs, restaurants, cafés, shops and attractions are still open for business as usual.  If you’re struggling to keep the family (or even yourself) occupied at this difficult time, there’s nothing better than getting out in the great outdoors and…

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Cantina goes the extra mile
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Ventnor restaurant Cantina is going the extra mile for its customers throughout the Coronavirus crisis.  The government guidelines, advising the public to avoid pubs, clubs, theatres or restaurants during the Coronavirus Pandemic, has left Island hospitality and tourism companies needing to urgently reassess their business model to avoid going under.  The popular bakery and restaurant announced on its Facebook page…

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Not going out? Dine in!
Not going out? Dine in! 2250 1500 The Editor

Self-isolation needn’t leave you and your tastebuds high and dry, we’re fortunate on the Isle of Wight to have a whole host of great local produce that you can utilise at home to create yourself a meal to remember. Even if your skills are more makeshift than masterchef, there’s nothing like the satisfaction of a meal you’ve cooked yourself. The…

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Shelves bare? Don’t despair!
Shelves bare? Don’t despair! 1811 1884 The Editor

If you’ve recently been to the local supermarket and found the shelves bare, don’t despair… Your village shop is here for you! A beacon of hope in difficult times, many local corner shops are carrying on doing what they do best despite the COVID-19 outbreak. Along with offering a friendly and personal service, as many run on a more frequent…

The Highdown Inn
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Take it away!
Take it away! 2048 1365 The Editor

Simply call and pre-order your meals for collection to enjoy wherever you please. Why not be creative – how about fish and chips in the car on the seafront? You could even pack up the plates and enjoy a picnic (weather depending of course). If you can’t live without your caffeine fix, you can even have your coffee delivered! With…

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Open for business
Open for business 2000 1335 The Editor

There’s never been a more important time to support local businesses. The need for social-distancing and self-isolation has encouraged many Isle of Wight shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés to innovate – introducing new offers such as takeaway and home delivery services. We’ve seen village shops establish themselves as the heart of the community, going the extra mile to provide services…

Veganuary
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Vegan all-year-round not just for Veganuary
Vegan all-year-round not just for Veganuary 2000 1333 The Editor

A plant-based Isle of Wight guide from Steph and Guy at Peach Vegan Kitchen & Zero Waste Store We are nearing the end of the most widely publicised and participated Veganuary ever! With record numbers of consumers taking the opportunity to experiment with their eating habits and most eateries offering a variety of vegan options (many for the first time)…

Chinese New Year
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Celebrate Chinese New Year
Celebrate Chinese New Year 2000 1333 The Editor

Today (24 January) is Chinese New Year’s Eve and it’s the year of the Rat. What does this mean if you’re born under this sign? Well, you tend to be clever, quick thinking and successful along with being organised, instinctive and adaptable. Are you celebrating the New Year with a takeaway tonight? Here’s a rundown of where to pick up…

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