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West Wight residents are concerned about the threat to build a new town on farmland around Wellow, Newbridge, Shalfleet and Thorley which they say would ruin the area’s rural character.
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The Police and Crime Commissioner office announces recruitment of 'additional' police officers in Hampshire and Isle of Wight. However, when questioned, they admit this is not additional officers, but replacement officers to "counter when officers retire or leave the force".
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A crucial part of the 2015 electoral process, the Writ from the Clerk to the Crown is received on the Isle of Wight.
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OnTheWight will be reporting live from the Count throughout the night - keep an eye on our live feed to stay up to date with election trivia, photographs from the count as well as cartooning wizardry.
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Selected households in Cowes, Newport, Ryde and Sandown are being asked to spare ten minutes and take part in a digital census test.
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This demo video shows how the new Test and trace app being rolled out on the Isle of Wight works
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Investigation into Southampton’s largest cigarette haul commences. The cigarettes are believed to be counterfeits made to look like Lambert & Butler and Regal brands.
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The National Education Union (NEU) has grown by 34,000 new members in 11 days following a ballot announcement, with many based on the Isle of Wight supporting the upcoming day of action
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The decision by 38 Degrees to only invite five candidates to their Hustings, rather than the six standing, was criticised by candidates and voters. OnTheWight got in touch with 38 Degrees this morning and they have now reversed their decision, opening it to all.
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Online campaign community calls on David Cameron to "Stop the Internet and phone snooping plan". They're hoping to gather 30,000 signatures today and have over 11,000 already.
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Figures released today show that 38 out of 40 Isle of Wight schools will be facing cuts to funding up to 2020. OnTheWight has the per-school breakdown.
