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The fate of six Isle of Wight primary schools could be decided at County Hall today. Isle of Wight Council…

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A letter urging immediate safety measures be implemented on a busy Island road as a matter of urgency has been…

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Contentious mixed use development plans revised and resubmitted to County Hall

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Plans for a contentious mixed use development that could be built on the edge of a village have been revised…

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With storm Darragh playing havoc with hockey, rugby and football matches on and off the Island, ref Michael Power worked…

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‘No comment’ from Red Funnel causes rumours and uncertainty

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Reliable sources claim that troubled ferry operator, Red Funnel, has a Restructuring, Turnaround and Insolvency (RTI) Team overseeing operations and…

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Popular Ryde lunch spot could be expanded

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A family-run café chain could expand its Ryde branch under plans submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. Island-based cafe…

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Street in Newport cordoned off after bus incident

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A section of St James’ Street Newport has just been cordoned off after an accident involving a pedestrian and a…

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Caledonian Society enjoys annual St Andrews Dance

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The Isle of Wight Caledonian Society held their Annual St Andrews Dance at Arreton Community Hall on Friday, November 29.…

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Housing development provokes mixed council responses

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A bid to build 14 houses on land near a village has provoked mixed responses from parish and town councils…

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