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Man who drafted the 1964 Public Libraries Act states in a letter to The Times that the "Act does not contain any provision for reduction of the duties because of a need for 'cuts'"
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Some Wightbus routes will be serviced by Moss-branded coaches over the summer whilst old Wightbuses are rebranded prior to takeover.
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The Women's Institute have launched an e-petition to show strength of feeling about planned library closures across the country
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Parents of pupils at Weston Primary are fighting to keep a non-religious primary school in West Wight
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Here's the background on the Judge's decision in yesterday's court case to reject our request to cover it live
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Bembridge Users' Library Group unhappy with court decision and Cllr Abrahams unnecessary triumphalist and slightly distasteful tone
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"We are pleased the judge has rejected the judicial review application" says Cllr Barry Abraham
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Judge turns down application for judicial review
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Live updates from the High Court proceedings. Isle of Wight library campaigner is seeking permission for a judicial review against the council's decision to cease funding five libraries from October 2011.
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Council confirm they will continue to the five libraries due for closure until the end of September.
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Panel will scrutinise the council budgets, savings and expenditures.
