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.
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.
It was a great honour to meet Gil Scott Heron during 2010, particularly as he was go generous during the interview we did with him. Sad to hear of his death