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One member of the Scrutiny Committee said the plans put them 'at risk of corporate manslaughter'. The responsible Cabinet member gave assurances the plans were safe.
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HES is now under investigation for not disposing of waste, including amputated limbs, toxic chemicals and potentially infectious bodily fluids, in a timely fashion.
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The school had a short inspection at the end of July, and the inspector found priorities for improvement — including addressing a decline in overall performance and a ‘sharp drop’ in progress and attainment in writing.
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Megan Baynes travels with an Isle of Wight cancer patient from Yarmouth to Southampton to witness the cost and physical stress of attending a 30 minutes pre-radiotherapy appointment.
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Questions were raised on the format of an NHS meeting, when 20 minutes into the meeting Cllr Brodie said he wanted to get on with the meeting and not talked at by NHS bosses.
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Jill from Yarmouth is on her way to Southampton this morning for another round of radiotherapy. She'll be accompanied by Megan, who will see in person the cost of these long trips — both financial and physical.
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Three paramedics at the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service talk about the increased level of aggression and pressures they face on a daily basis.
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Over 80 people have already registered for the discounted ferry fare scheme. OnTheWight has details of the discounts offered by the three cross-Solent companies and other FAQ info.
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Despite the concern raised by members of the Scrutiny Committee, it looks as though plans to replace St Mary’s roundabout with junctions and traffic lights will go ahead.
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At last night's Scrutiny Committee, councillors voted seven to two to support proposals to introduce six new parking zones annually across the Isle of Wight.
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The ward councillor for East Cowes called for the resignation of Cabinet member for Transport, Ian Ward, over his handling of the floating bridge.
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Cllr Ward said he had listened to the points raised by the committee, but would be going ahead with the decision anyway.
