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A university report has shown stronger regulation is needed to prevent Freeports being abused for money-laundering and tax-evasion purposes
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Wight Shipyard and IFPL are among the 200+ businesses across the UK who have been recognised for their innovation today
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The Trussell Trust are asking people to write to their local candidates standing for election on 6th May, asking them to commit to working to end the need for food banks if elected
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As well as cutting carbon emissions by 78% in the next 15 years, the Government should also ban fossil fuel extraction, including on the Isle of Wight, say the Green Party
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Here's what will be open from today as the country moves into Step 2 of the Government's Covid Recovery Plan
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It’s not too late to complete your Census form, but be aware that if your household does not complete the form, you can be fined up to £1,000
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During the last Census survey, the Isle of Wight boasted 766 Jedis, 13 Heathens, four Free Thinkers, two Zoroastrians and even one Reconstructionist. We wonder what today's one-in-a-decade survey will reveal
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Under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme, farmers will be paid to adopt agricultural practices that benefit the environment
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For those on the wrong side of the digital divide, help is at hand to participate in 2021's 'digital first' Census. See the details within
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Ten years in prison for damaging a memorial versus a five year sentence for grievous bodily harm is just one element of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
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Solent WASPI ask us all to speak up for older women on International Women's Day as they continue their campaign for State Pension justice
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If you've heard about the Solent Freeport and wondering whether there any possible downsides to it, Julia Laursen shares her view
