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Isle of Wight sees out of work benefit claims rise, surpassing regional and UK averages
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Some serious concerns over the process of the Government consultation on the future of Island Line have been raised. These include a lack of transparency in why the Government is consulting about Island Line on a narrow, pre-determined basis.
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Responses to the Island Line consultation should be with the DfT by 9th February, so don't delay and make sure your voice is heard.
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This reader's letter acts as a reminder of the upcoming data grab of patients' records that could, in some situations, see it shared with third parties
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Budget Day and International Women’s Day saw a mass demonstration by nearly 5,000 WASPI supporters in Westminster including women from the Isle of Wight and Solent region.
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With George Osborne's Budget speech on Wednesday looming, Councils in the Hampshire and Solent region have been busy trying to finalise their negotiations with the treasury over a possible Solent Devolution deal.
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Here’s what we know of how that will affect travelling to spend time with relatives
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The UK has so far refused to take part in any EU-wide resettlement scheme, whilst France has agreed to take in 24,000 refugees, Germany 31,000, Spain 15,000 and Poland 9,000 over the next two years.
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The new floating bridge will be fully funded by the Government and should be in the water in less than two years.
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The Task Group set up earlier this year aims to tackle a lack of investment, poor transport links and problems with year-round employment.
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It appears that it’s not just news publications that are being kept away from answers to what seem like simple questions about the Isle of Wight Contact Tracing App trial. Here’s an exchange from Parliament yesterday
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If you still have your EU Referendum Poll Card, Isle of Wight artist, Rachael Berry would love to have it for a series of small paintings she's doing. Can you help?
