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A wide-range of options for the school will be included in the full six-week consultation including amalgamation, defederation and flexi-schooling
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The decision to merge the school was halted in order to take a "measured approach", but its future is back on the agenda
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Falling numbers and parental choice, such as only one child in reception class, has led to the challenging situation the school finds itself in, say the Federation
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Parents and community members oppose the closure of their village's only primary school on a number of grounds and urge others to share their views on the consultation. Full details within
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Isle of Wight Police have had eight reports of cars being entered and searched with loose change stolen
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Island Roads have just issued an Emergency Road Closure notice for this widely-used cut-through. The suggested diversion is substantial.
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The annual event will be buzzing with a wide variety of island-based growers, nurseries, garden centres and suppliers of ‘all things gardening’! Don't miss out.
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The inspection found this Isle of Wight primary school still responsible for 'Good' provision.
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Traffic is being diverted whilst emergency water main repairs take place.
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A range of 'relocation packages' have been offered to caravan owners at Rookley Country park by the new owner, Aria Resorts, after it was reported the static home owners were set ‘to lose £1.5m’.
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The woman gave two men who knocked on her door £700 deposit for work - they removed tiles and guttering but never returned. Their card said 'JD Home Improvements' on it. Do you know them?
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The Rookley Village Association's ‘Gardening Galore’ event has become one of the most important days on the Island’s horticultural calendar. Don't miss it this year.
