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Branch Secretary of the Prison Officers Association says staff have been treated appallingly by the Prison service.
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Further to Andrew Turner's report, another attendee to the meeting with the Maritime Minister, Independent Councillor Jonathan Bacon, shares his view of the meeting.
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Investigation into Southampton’s largest cigarette haul commences. The cigarettes are believed to be counterfeits made to look like Lambert & Butler and Regal brands.
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A gentle reminder from our friends at the HMRC for those earning above £50,000 and claiming Child Benefit.
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A new scheme to provide help for Island residents in genuine financial hardship is recommended for approval in a delegated decision report published today.
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Heads of the three cross-Solent ferry companies meet Government minister to discuss their concerns.
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There's money in the post for boosting economic development in coastal communities and many types of organisations can apply.
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Taxing visitors to the hilt and letting them down on broadband connectivity does not help Isle of Wight tourism businesses compete with overseas destinations say CLA.
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Meeting will be held at noon rather than 1.30pm as previously advertised.
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The DEFRA minister was keen to stress the importance of protecting marine wildlife, whilst also recognising that marine activities vital to the Island's economy are at stake.
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The Leveson Inquiry Report set out with the best of intentions - to control misbehaving National newspapers - but because of the rushed law being proposed, all sort of other news media are being bundled in. It's a mess and could threaten the future of independent online news. Action is needed.
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MP's office reports on the visit of DEFRA minister Richard Benyon.
