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AET insists to OnTheWight that Sandown's Principal didn't resign, but that directly contradicts a statement made by AET’s executive director for performance. Who should be believed?
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OnTheWight understands that this will signal the start of the changes proposed by the Independents before the election.
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The Isle of Wight council have scrapped a West Wight school bus meaning secondary students face starting their journey to school at 6.30am and still not arriving in time
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The education union also says that two thirds of teachers in state schools (67 per cent) think the attainment gap will widen at their school. A concern voiced by many Island teachers working with high numbers of SEND pupils
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Shouting, "The police are storming the RedJet - Fully tooled up!", got everyone's attention at a company overlooking Southampton Quay. The dramatic photos show why the training exercise caused such excitement.
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More budget cuts look likely to be on the way if Leader of the council, Dave Stewart's statement issued ahead of tonight's (Wednesday) Full Council meeting, is anything to go by. Read it here.
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Cllr Love says that despite being a Cabinet member, he only learnt about the settlement through the press, and believes the council should be transparent about the settlement figure agreed through mediation with BCTQ and Mainstay Marine
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The Isle of Wight council's Trading Standards team offer advice to residents in light of the media coverage of the 'Gameover Zeus' virus.
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There are around 30 pupils in the Ryde Academy Geek Club, and they recently raised almost £200 for mental health charity MIND.
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Cabinet members Jonathan Bacon and Chris Jarman say the MP also voted against other amendments to protect air quality and to protect pollinators
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Residents of the Isle of Wight are being warned that they will need to get used to increased disruption on the roads while the road network is upgraded under the Highways Private Finance Initiative (PFI).
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Rew Valley Youth FC are desperate to raise £10,000 with their 'Give us a Yard Appeal' so they can sort the new pitch at Watcombe Bottom and continue to provide football opportunities for all ages.
