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Cabinet members Jonathan Bacon and Chris Jarman say the MP also voted against other amendments to protect air quality and to protect pollinators
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Residents of the Isle of Wight are being warned that they will need to get used to increased disruption on the roads while the road network is upgraded under the Highways Private Finance Initiative (PFI).
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The Go-Ride programme provides a fun and safe way to introduce young riders to the world of cycle sport and provides a platform to improve bike handling skills.
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Cllr Love said while it was a step in the right direction, he was gobsmacked at what was proposed by the Government, adding that the IW's adult social care budget would still need to be cut next year
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The much anticipated opening of the Ventnor Winter Gardens looks to be set for early summer as new manager says 'good ground' has been made on the interior of the building.
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What a good sport! Cllr Lilley dressed up and performed as Danny La Rue at the 'Good Old Days' fundraiser evening for the 'Men Only Isle of Wight' group
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Ofsted Inspectors found the school to be 'Good' in all areas of provision. Well done to everyone involved.
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Staff, pupils and parents at this Isle of Wight pre-school will be cheering today as Oftsed report their school is 'Good'.
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Ofsted inspectors found that as a result of outstanding teaching, children get off to an excellent start in the Reception class at this Isle of Wight school.
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Dave Stewart says decisions on services rest with the private ferry companies, but that he'll work with the MP and Dept for Transport to impress on them that it may be necessary to arrange government intervention
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Peter Shreeve comments on the report that reveals the ‘education disadvantage gap’ stopped closing, even before the Covid-19 pandemic
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Last year 34.3% of Isle of Wight children were living in poverty according to the charity End Child Poverty and this figure is increasing says Peter Shreeve, Assistant District Secretary of the National Education Union
