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The Housing Minister has extended the right to convert buildings without having to seek a full planning permission by allowing more options to convert existing farm buildings into family homes.
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Those with Norovirus symptoms are advised to stay away from the hospital.
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More major changes to the Island's education are being discussed by the council - it could see the management of the schools carried out with Southampton City Council
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Creating a Best Employers for Race list was one of the recommendations made in the McGregor-Smith Review of race in the workplace earlier this year to showcase best practice on race equality in UK workplaces.
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Go Brian! Island sailor Brian Thompson and French crew are set to beat the world record for fastest circumnavigation of the world by any type of yacht
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HMRC reminds young adults to claim Child Trust Funds with average £2,212 from the Government's initial £250 deposit
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Isle of Wight greenlights dementia hub, bolstering local support ahead of Dementia Action Week
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MHI Vestas Offshore see the Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm project as a major step forward for the offshore wind industry in the UK
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Cllr Karl Love said there is 'institutional blindness' as far as the Floating Bridge is concerned — the belief that the problems can be fixed no matter what. Details within
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As mentioned several times already through OnTheWight, the council will be deciding on how to tackle the landlocked homes on Undercliff Drive next Tuesday.
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The latest plans to improve Island Line service will provide all eight stations on the route with Wi-Fi, provided by BT
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2015 sees a major reinvestment at Cowes Yacht Haven, improving services for all those who use it.
