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Island Roads say representatives from 30 Arreton businesses voted overwhelmingly in favour of undertaking the work under one closure for up to 12 weeks, rather than in a series of shorter closures.
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Something as phenomenal as the weasel taking a ride on a woodpecker was bound to be followed by an influx of memes and Justin Mason made sure the Isle of Wight was represented.
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This Southern Housing Group tenant has come to the end of her tether after the padlock on her rented garage has been changed (stopping her from getting inside) not once, but twice by SHG and apparently all without good reason.
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The smouldering 600 tonnes of wood at Westridge Skip Hire is going to be subject to rapid burning exercise today to prevent it smouldering for the next few weeks.
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Head to Arreton Community Centre from 2.30 to see a fantastic range of Isle of Wight produced honey and honey products.
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Although the school has lost its Outstanding rating from Ofsted, it is still deemed Good in all areas and the new head teacher is “providing a very clear knowledge of what the school needs to do to improve”.
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Delight in the bumper crops at the annual Isle of Wight Beekeepers Association Honey Show on 8th November.
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Residents argued the development was 'totally out of character and context for the small village' but the Planning Inspector has approved both schemes that were rejected by the Isle of Wight council.
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The council advise residents to avoid key routes to the Bestival site if possible, and the roads around Robin Hill Country Park, which are expected to be busy during the event.
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They'll be finding out whether the Bestival team have succeeded in busting the Guinness World Record for creating the largest disco ball in existence. You can be there too to see it happen (tickets still available).
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The Isle of Wight Garlic Festival is about so much more than just garlic. There's live music, cookery demonstrations, presentations and talks, a packed arena schedule, as well as a beer tent where you can enjoy fabulous ales and ciders made on the Isle of Wight.
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Following criticism from the planning committee of the parish council having not carried out a housing needs survey, residents are doing it themselves ahead of the Inspectorate's appeal hearing.
