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Sisters of Christ propose a 25-house development near Holy Cross Primary School, following improved layout and green space. Public consultation open
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Care England say when compulsory Covid vaccinations come into force in the care sector, an additional 35,000 to 70,000 workers will be needed across the country
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With a week to go until the deadline for care staff to have had two Covid jabs by, the Cabinet member for Adult Social Care urges care staff to get vaccinated
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The Independent councillor for East Cowes says he's lost confidence in the Cabinet member's ability to address the ongoing issues with the floating bridge. East Cowes Business Association join the voices calling for action.
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Councillor Love abstained from the leadership vote saying both candidates were offering only division and not unity
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The Island's approach to mental health and well being was highlighted by the Covid pandemic. Simon Bryant explains more in his third annual report
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Unfortunate timing for the Isle of Wight council, as a BBC News film crew turns up on a day the new £3m+ floating bridge struggles to dock. Watch the report, which also features an interview with IWC leader, Dave Stewart.
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Cllr Karl Love said if people had concerns about the Covid vaccine to ask their local health professionals and not listen to anti-vaxxers
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The Floating Bridge fiasco reached the dizzy heights of the BBC’s Politics South show this morning. Link to watch again within
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Cllr Love says that despite being a Cabinet member, he only learnt about the settlement through the press, and believes the council should be transparent about the settlement figure agreed through mediation with BCTQ and Mainstay Marine
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Cllr Love said while it was a step in the right direction, he was gobsmacked at what was proposed by the Government, adding that the IW's adult social care budget would still need to be cut next year
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Wheeler was found guilty of using threatening, abusive and insulting words with intent to cause fear of unlawful violence towards Cllr Love
