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The People's Assembly are organising a national anti-austerity march in London on Saturday. If you can't make it to London, you can show your support from Church Litten in Newport from midday.
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The Isle of Wight Green party say the introduction of TTIP could remove protection that Islanders currently take for granted, like a universal public health system, clean drinking water or basic food standards.
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Despite 265 MPs voting for it, the Conservative Government was able to defeat an attempt to lower the voting age this week. South East MEP Catherine Bearder says the battle isn't over.
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Andrew Turner has pledged his support as the Isle of Wight Council moves forward to the next stage of implementing an Island Infrastructure Taskforce.
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The new school year will bring significant changes to the way Ofsted contracts with, trains and manages inspectors for schools and further education and skills providers.
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The inspector had lots of positives to report about the care home, but also felt improvement was needed in several areas.
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Join others on Saturday for this anti-austerity rally in Newport to hear from members of the Labour and Green parties. Bring the kids and a picnic and make an afternoon out from it.
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The debate in Parliament due to take place on Wednesday has now been delayed, but campaigners will continue to question how the Isle of Wight MP could support an activity that results in foxes being ripped apart by hounds.
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Members for strike action balloted included National Probation Service staff from sites across Hampshire including Portsmouth, Southampton, Basingstoke, Fareham, Havant, Winchester, Lymington and Newport, Isle of Wight.
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The figures for those claiming Job Seekers Allowance in June 2015 on the Isle of Wight have been released today.
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Speaking on the Island Line debate, Cllr Dave Stewart says keeping things as they are, would be doing the Island Tourism and Economy a dis-service and shows a poverty of ambition for the Island.
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Despite the protection promised prior to the election, the Government plan to redefine the rules on Fracking in AONB and SSSI areas.
