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The sister of Nick Medlin, a prison officer who died following an assault in Ventnor on Christmas Eve, is demanding an explanation from the Government of how they intend to keep prison officers and their families safe at all times.
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Landowners on the Isle of Wight will face a number of concerning issues in the coming year. The CLA say their voice will be more important than ever.
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Those expecting to hear who's been awarded the South Western rail franchise - which includes Island Line - will have to wait an extra couple of months, after decision and implementation is delayed.
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Married couples could benefit from an extra £432 - find out how to claim the Marriage Allowance.
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Five Syrian refugee families could be relocated to the Isle of Wight as soon as next month if all goes to plan. Members of the Executive will be asked later this week to make a formal offer "as soon as is feasibly possible".
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Paul Schofield shares an open letter to the Isle of Wight MP and calls for proper funding for the NHS and the wider social care system.
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A range of issues, including Europe, climate change, progressive alliances and the opportunities brought by electing Greens in the IW Council in May 2017, will be discussed at this free public meeting in February.
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Hot on the heels of the resignations of the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Isle of Wight council and the Executive resignations of Cllrs Jordan and Stephens, another Independent councillor has stepped down from the Executive.
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OnTheWight last year carried out an analyses of how new Funding Formulas would affect schools. The NUT have revealed, with new figures, that schools on the Island will be almost £5.5m worse off.
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There was a rise from the previous month, but a drop from the same time the previous year.
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Due to the reduction in Government funding, the Isle of Wight council is no longer able to afford - at current levels - to offer the same protection to low income households. Members are reminded to read all papers for the Council Tax Support Scheme before making a decision at tonight's meeting.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents are losing out by £44.8m compared to other areas. Ministers can act now to stop services being at risk in the future say PCC and Chief Constable.
