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‘Is this level of secrecy acceptable in a publicly-funded organisation?’

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Decadeance fund-raiser for Mountbatten

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IW News Leading Stories

Council agrees to new Floatie

Isle of Wight Observer Oct 17, 2025
IW News Leading Stories

Ferry deal sails into political headwinds

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IW News Leading Stories

Daisy Bus returns as the Daisy Ring Bus

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IW Coroner’s false legal claims and concerns over complaint handling

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Oct 17, 2025
‘Is this level of secrecy acceptable in a publicly-funded organisation?’
‘Is this level of secrecy acceptable in a publicly-funded organisation?’
Oct 17, 2025
Decadeance fund-raiser for Mountbatten
Decadeance fund-raiser for Mountbatten
Oct 17, 2025
Council agrees to new Floatie
Council agrees to new Floatie
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Ferry deal sails into political headwinds
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