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There's a huge amount planned for the bicentennial celebrations in East Cowes next weekend including, a grand procession, esplanade festival, town exhibition, new Victoria Town Trail among other things.
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Well done to the townspeople of East Cowes, including the firefighters, who have been adorning the town in metres and metres of bunting head of the weekend's celebrations.
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If you weren't able to attend the unveiling of the Bicentennial Bench, watch this short video by Robert Lipscombe, with photos from Allan Marsh.
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Two councillors in East Cowes have effectively now blocked free skateboarding sessions for kids as they say they don't like the 15-year old Wight Trash name. It's never been an issue in previous years.
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Cllr Love said it was never his intention to "cause harm to young people or our community which I deeply care for and work for the better good".
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Cllr Michael Lilley said the report did not provide due diligence, criticising the lack of a risk and value for money analysis or consideration of other options.
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Working behind the scenes for the last two years, Lin Kemp has now secured a 6.5 metre high propeller and pylon to bring back to the Island as a monument to Sir Christopher Cockerell, and East Cowes' innovative workforce.
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The large branch caused damage to a parked car after breaking falling from the tree.
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The Isle of Wight council say there is a lack of suitable housing, but councillors say their areas are at capacity.
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iWight Developments showed pre-plans for 154 dwellings, but planning application refers to 165 dwellings.
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The MP criticised the Isle of Wight council for how little they're willing to talk to him about the housing crisis. He said the government target is totally unsustainable.
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Cllr Love is calling for the Isle of Wight council to take out a low-cost loan and order a new floating bridge, adding they should send back No.6 due to the consistent failures.
