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A light is being shone on Sandown Town Council's decision to take out a huge loan, with VAT errors wiping out the reserves, leading to a 74% rise in the council tax precept. Residents are urged to attend a town meeting next week.
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The Sandown Town Councillor Chris Dupre was referred to by a fellow councillor as a "raging animal" after last night's meeting and there have been calls for him to step down.
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All sorts of rumours have been flying around, but a spokesperson from Sandown Town Council is able to bust the myths and explain what's happening.
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Police continue their search for missing Ryde woman, Joanna Orpin, after finding a pair of trainers confirmed to be hers. If you have seen Joanna please get in touch by calling 101.
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The planters that were lovingly filled by Sandown Community Kids were destroyed beyond repair and other parts of the cafe and station vandalised.
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If you felt the urge, you could manage at least two of the three New Year's Day swims tomorrow, with a choice of Ryde, Sandown and Shanklin.
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Cabinet member for children's services approves primary school extending their provision from 4-11 to 4-16 from September 2018 to ensure secondary education remains in Sandown.
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Altering The Bay Primary to deliver provision up to 16 is a step closer. The council also reveal that only 34 people responded to the public consultation about changes to secondary education in Sandown.
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Charities, the homeless or needy are invited to head to The Ocean Hotel today to see whether any of the items in the hotel clearance would be of use to them.
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Prior to becoming a councillor four and a half years ago, Max attended meetings as a member of the public for three years and claims he has never seen the town council as toxic an environment as it is now.
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An enthralling game played in the best manner by both sides, with the only sour note being the Hurricanes could not manage bring any tangible points home with them.
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Pupils at Sandown Bay Academy plan to hold a peaceful protest during their lunch break today against the closure of the sixth form.
