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Richard White, the headteacher of the Isle of Wight Studio school - which Inspire Academy Trust plan to close - said more students than ever before had signed up to start the school in September.
East Cowes
East Cowes is the arrival point for many people visiting the Isle of Wight, as Red Funnel have their car ferry port here.
The area is rich with boat building history and well as the more obvious Queen Victoria connection with Osborne House.
Below are articles that OnTheWight has published connected to East Cowes.
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The revised timetable will be in place over the next four nights but no reason for the change has been given as yet.
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The company that are based in Havenstreet have been undertaking major projects on the Isle of Wight and across the South since 1992.
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“If you believe in it, then fight for it!” is the call from those opposing the closure of the Isle of Wight Studio School. Parents and supporters are asked to join others outside County Hall this week to show their objection to the plans.
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Another previously-profitable business in East Cowes is citing the unreliability of the Cowes Floating Bridge over the last year as the reason for having to close his doors on Saturday.
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Island Roads wanted to remove the tree which was planted by Queen Victoria’s road manager, but after opposition from Islanders, celebrities and locals, alternative options are being pursued.
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A 4,000 strong petition has been calling for the Isle of Wight council to step in and help save the school. The cabinet member responsible has been pretty quiet up until now.
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Parents of students at the Isle of Wight Studio School urge Islanders to help them fight to save this well-performing and happy school that provides a much-needed alternative for an important number of students on the Island.
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East Cowes Labour Party Secretary says that although they do not support the concept of Studio Schools in principle, they note that a change of model should be possible, to save the provision and build upon the promising work done by the local school.
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The council say that the suspension of the floating bridge is a precautionary measure due to a combination of wind and tide and counter claims that it hit a wall.
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If dressing up as a character from Star Wars is your thing, head to Red Funnel on 4th May to take part in this free event.
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This Isle of Wight care home has six months to improve or face being shut down, after being rated 'Inadequate' due to “widespread and systematic failings”.
