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The company with the rights to extract oil from Isle of Wight sites have today announced they think that there's over 100 million barrels available - and it's 'drill ready'.
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One Isle of Wight Councillor drove towards another at speed it’s alleged. Only by moving out of the way did they avoid being hit. Police were involved and the Council are investigating. The driver strongly rebuts the allegation. Here’s what we know so far including witness recollection
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Developers have submitted an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate against the Isle of Wight council's decision to refuse an application to build 95 units of holiday accommodation.
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Residents concerned about this large-scale development will be pleased to hear it was rejected by councillors at last night's Planning Committee.
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The planning committee will make the decision this evening and has been urged by Mr Stuart to “see through the facade and call this out as a major breach of planning”
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Many residents feel the revised application does not address the concerns raised by them or the planning committee when the previous application was refused.
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Work to demolish the existing buildings will start in September and the development should be complete by April 2017, creating 30 full and part time jobs.
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Diamond Races / Isle of Wight TT: If you want to know the course, how races will be run and their safety, News OnTheWight’s in-depth 23 minute interview with Gary Thompson (Isle of Man TT Clerk of the Course) is a must-listen for you
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The driver has been bailed until the beginning of next year.
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the 21 year old motorcyclist who died following a collision on the Military Road today. The driver of the Jeep has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.
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Find out who won our Picture of the Week Award this week.
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The Planning Committee will consider the revised application on Tuesday afternoon, after officers recommend 'conditional permission'.
