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This reader wonders whether the "fun killers that have reared their ugly heads every time you even thought of an activity" are "at last to be shackled".
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This OnTheWight reader has very clear views on why he believes the country should remain in the EU, but he's struggling to understand the arguments for Brexit.
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If you claim Tax Credits, you have until 31 July to renew your claim otherwise your payments may stop.
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Find out whether your child's school will be affected by the NUT strike action taking place on Tuesday 5th July.
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A recent survey of NUT members on the Isle of Wight found that 57% of teachers are often using their own money to buy resources for children due to lack of school funds. The NUT urge Nicky Morgan to listen to their call for a stop to cuts in funding.
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Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Vice Chair of South Central Region Lib Dems, will be leading a workshop on the Isle of Wight on Saturday. All are welcome.
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This reader explains his reason for wanting to leave the European Union. His decision dates back to 1972.
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The first ballot in the Conservative Party leadership race took place on Tuesday. Our Isle of Wight MP, revealed who he will be supporting as Leader.
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Against the new standards, 48 per cent of Isle of Wight pupils reached the national standard in reading, writing and mathematics compared to 53 per cent nationally.
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There's a chance to win up to £10,000 for your local highs street in one of the several categories. Now in its third year, the competition celebrates the great work that is being done to revive, adapt and diversify the nation’s high streets.
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After a school holiday fines case was dropped, the couple involved applied to have the protection order lifted by the courts so their story could be told to the Sunday Times.
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Isle of Wight MP, Andrew Turner, has followed up an apparent lack of enforcement action by the MCA following the serious incident on a Wightlink ferry in 2014, when the mezzanine deck collapsed.
