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Robotic technology by Innovative Physics to revolutionise nuclear waste management practices
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New figures reveal that 33% of the Isle of Wight's youngsters are unhealthily overweight when they finish primary school and those numbers are rising. Public health groups are calling for government action.
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Alan Doe from Bembridge RNLI has shared this great, short safety tips video with OnTheWight. The tips given are also listed below. If you know of friends or family who are thinking of doing the walk - pass it on - Safety first.
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Five locals at Cowes RNLI Station have now qualified as shore crew, ready to assist both exercises and shouts
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John Coughlan has been Director of Children's Services at Hampshire County Council (which includes the Isle of Wight) since 2005. If his appointment is approved next week, he'll be moving into the £207,000 a year CEO role at Hampshire.
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Contractions started during their Christmas dinner and a little baby boy was delivered three hours later. Congratulations to both families who delivered on Christmas Day
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Plans to replace bungalow with block of flats approved by Isle of Wight council’s planning committee
The agent argued the brownfield site was suitable for the development and said the differences between the current and previous proposals were negligible
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It's hoped the withdrawal of this planning application will "help draw a line under the emotive months preceding the election".
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Organisers of Classic Isle Festival are devastated at having to cancel the event due to the forecasted strong winds this weekend. Hospice launch event on the Friday to continue - indoors at Northwood House.
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Calling all unpaid carers! Your experiences can guide IWC's services
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The replacement of the old footbridges with more durable models which require less maintenance work will help ensure this route will be accessible for years to come.
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The care home was found to be providing a safe, effective, caring environment for its residents and regarded as 'Good' in all areas of provision. Well done to all involved.
