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Wight Voices – Issues that Matter: Assisted Dying

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On Wednesday a new bill was introduced to the House of Commons which aims to legalise assisted dying in England…

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A traditional start to the new legal year

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Islanders gathered on Monday to celebrate the annual service marking the start of the new legal year. This was held…

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Tributes have been paid to leading Island dentist, Dr Philip Lewis, whose death was announced this week. Dr Lewis was…

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The Isle of Wight Council Pension Fund’s assets have been moving in a “positive direction” despite “quite challenging” economic conditions.…

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Council leader admits to forecasted budget overspend of “around £5.7 million” this year

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The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has admitted that the council is currently forecast to overspend by “around…

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Bid to turn Freshwater building into office following three failed attempts to convert space

Rufus Pickles - Local Democracy Reporter Oct 17, 2024

A bid to turn a Freshwater building into an office has been made following three failed attempts to convert the…

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Footbridge in grounds of one of “earliest manor houses” on IW could be replaced

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An iconic footbridge in poor condition, which straddles a main rural road on the Island, could be replaced. Shorwell Parish…

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Could you be a parent to Ava? A sweet little girl with a big smile and happy personality needs a loving forever family

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Adopt South, the Regional Adoption Agency for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton is looking to find a family…

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Two Island museums offer “Ferocious Family Fun” this half term

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“Ferocious family fun” is on offer at two Island museums this Half Term in events organised by the Isle of…

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Island students learn about life in the Royal Navy across the centuries

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Nine students from The Bay Church of England school in Sandown enjoyed a VIP trip to Portsmouth, including a two-hour…

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Island Roads is using new CCTV cameras to help ensure road closures are observed and on-site staff and pedestrians are…

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Vintage Ventnor are vibrant victors in this week’s rugby

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A dominant Ventnor side, leading 15-3 at the break, won 36-3 at home to Christchurch, in Counties Three, with tries…

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Success secures second spot in this week’s hockey

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Isle of Wight Women’s XI rotated their squad in their 4-1 home win over Basingstoke IV, fielding a youthful side…

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Did you see the collision on the Downs Road?

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Police are appealing for witnesses, after the driver of a black Audi was in collision with a blue Suzuki SX4,…

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Brave Brading battle back in this week’s football

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A weekend of wet weather saw 4 goals for Whitecroft & Barton’s Kade Woodford, and West Wight’s Jordan Maloney, a…

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Council tax court fees to increase from next year

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Islanders taken to court for not paying council tax will have to pay up to £128.50 in increased administration fees…

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