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Trust say that badger culling is neither effective nor humane and that the TB strategy must prioritise badger vaccination.
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Simply ‘signing-on’ for benefits will be a thing of the past under new rules coming into force at the end of this month which will mean jobseekers will have to do more to find work.
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Latest figures show a quarter of jobs on the Isle of Wight are paid at below the Living Wage.
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If you're a small business looking for help with funding, this meeting being held on 6th May is a must. Booking not required.
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The Island Independents say the candidate was the clear choice of the Executive Committee.
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If you want to find about more about Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) and what's happening with the backlog of assessments on the Island, head to Riverside Centre this Friday.
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The outpouring of opposition to Wendy's candidature has led to her withdrawing as the Independent candidate for the 2015 General Election.
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Wendy wants to clear up any misunderstanding about her drink drive convictions and correct the length of sentence that she says the County Press got wrong.
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According to one OnTheWight reader, the mental health team on the Isle of Wight say they're having more people referred to them due to the present demands being placed upon Islanders due to Job Centre sanctions.
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10,600 Islanders are being reminded to renew their Tax Credits claims early.
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Only 28 of the Island’s 39 electoral divisions have been included in the Assisted Area Status map. The Island's Conservative MP explains why.
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South East MEP, Catherine Bearder, says the new status will provide much help and investment, stimulate growth and create hundreds of jobs.
