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The Polars building dates back to at least 1840, but will be now making way for 24 new houses and 20 supported living units
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Barton Primary School has responded to the Isle of Wight council’s recent environmental health report which meant improvement was necessary at the Newport school
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Several of the issues highlighted by the Inspector had already been raised by the catering company with the school
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It's not yet clear whether any planned operations or clinical appointments will be postponed, but it's happening in other NHS Trusts
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The service of thanksgiving at Newport Minster will be led by the acting Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight, the Rev Allie Kerr
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Both housing schemes needed the traffic regulation order approved and in place before the development could start
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Joe Smyth, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust's chief operating officer, shared his concerns about how they will cope in the winter with pressures getting worse every month
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Newport Minster has a book of remembrance and candles for those wishing to remember Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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Arrangements for a local Service of Thanksgiving are also in progress and further details will be released shortly
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The event is free, but you need to book your seats in advance to attend this award-winning documentary screening, panel discussion and exhibition launch
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Local artist Alice Malia pulled out all the stops under a very tight deadline last week to design and deliver this mural that celebrates Newport's place at the heart of the Isle of Wight UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
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Cllr Lowthion shares her concerns about the Conservative councillor's desire to move new housebuilding from Freshwater and Bembridge to Newport
