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In April callers to the Isle of Wight council call centre faced up to 35 minute delays. Following investment in more staff and changes to procedures, that has now dropped to one minute or under.
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You should read the eight-page letter from The Keep Island Line in Franchise (KILF) group to minister Claire Perry and see why they believe the Island is being treated differently to other parts of the country.
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Louise looks at why the Isle of Wight was one of only three places in the country to be placed in Tier One and what needs to happen to stay there
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Police are warning drivers about a series of scams on roadsides around Hampshire.
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A report from HMIC released today finds that Hampshire Constabulary has responded well to the challenge of the spending review, adding that 'its well placed to respond to future funding reductions in this ongoing era of austerity'.
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Detectives are investigating after three taxi drivers were assaulted by a group of youths in Newport, Isle of Wight.
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Let's Craft initiative provides 15,000 craft kits in the South East to children in need for mental health
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Discover Brave Island's latest opportunities: a £1,000 public art commission, a new apprenticeship and a free Brighton trip
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Roughly half of schools that were approached to help to save their local service have agreed to take over the funding, but there are still others that will be without school crossing patrols come September unless alternative funding is found.
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Eye witness says two parked cars were hit, pushing one of them over a pavement and through fence of a nearby house.
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The Mixergy smart hot water tanks can save energy, reduce the chances of running out of hot water and, when many of them are linked via the Internet, strengthen the weak electrical network on the Island
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Family rescued after dinghy capsized off Norris Castle, east of East Cowes
