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Concerns about what would happen if UKOG do find oil; discrepancies in planning documents; issues with water; traffic and dangerous roads were all raised at the parish council meeting
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Anti-oil drilling campaigners on the Isle of Wight received national support during an online meeting last night, with advice and encouragement from successful challenges against fossil fuel exploration in the North of England
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Environment Agency and AONB planning officer have submitted their comments on the application for an exploratory oil well pad on the Isle of Wight
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Vacant Merstone Valley Nurseries earmarked for housing development for eight new homes
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At the Surrey County Council planning meeting today (Monday), the application was rejected six votes to five and UKOG's share price dived within minutes.
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Local woodcarvers and heritage experts will all be involved, as they work to bring the site at Merstone's former station back to life.
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If you were planning to drive on Bury Lane in Merstone, you'll have to follow the diversion during emergency water main repair work.
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If you've seen Rosemary Cross from Merstone, please let Police know.
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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.
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Yikes, telephone line down in Merstone according to one On The Wight reader who was on the scene and able to send through photos.
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With over 1,000 letters of objection and many citing harmful impact on the Isle of Wight's UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status, the applicant has rebuffed the claims
