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Visit the Museum of Island History and Newport Roman Villa free of charge to find out more about the fascinating history of the Isle of Wight.
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Successful applicants to the Talented Athlete Programme can use leisure centres free of charge and receive discounts in selected local retailers, physio and chiropractic services, as well as discounted fares on Wightlink and assisted bus travel with Southern Vectis.
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The councillors involved with the proposal say reducing the number of times grass verges are cut each year - from seven to two - could save money and boost the Island’s ecosystem.
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Cabinet member has approved the costs for new crossing can be brought forward from next year's budget.
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Island Conservatives announce their candidates standing in the 2013 local elections.
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After a complaint was lodged against a councillor calling another 'a coward' for abstaining on a vote about increasing allowances, he was ordered to send a letter. See the response to that within
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This is the first step in a phased reopening of the popular courts, with new measures in place to keep players and staff safe
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On Museum Day, the council say the process for finding an investment partner will include a ‘negotiation’ approach to "help maximise all opportunities" and will include more feasibility work on using council land next to the museum.
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The council say it "has other priorities which it wishes to address using the council’s limited financial resources", but Vix Lowthion says the costs to the council would be ‘minimal’ and the impact huge.
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If during lockdown you have developed a newly found interest in family history, why not book a slot at the County Record Office to discover more about your ancestors
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The likeness of these two candidates in the 2013 local election is uncanny.
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It's not unusual to see people from around the world sitting in the County Record Office in Newport researching their family history, so the digitisation of the cemetery and crematorium records is a great development.
