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The Isle of Wight NHS Trust came under fire at the policy and scrutiny committee for children’s services last night after it was revealed children waiting for autism referrals had been let down for the last nine months.
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There were over 3,200 calls from the South East area to the NSPCC Helpline raising concerns of substance abuse near children over the last three years with a 14% rise between 2013/14 and 2015/16.
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Join Isle of Wight's fight against food waste during Food Waste Action Week
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The City Council are pressing ahead with the controversial sea defence scheme, aimed at protecting over 8,000 city homes
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Leader of the Isle of Wight council, Dave Stewart, says he's "done some research" on the IPCC special climate emergency report but believes the ‘climate extinction, emergency everything’ position is "un-evidenced".
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Everyone who donated, collected and helped out can be proud to know that refugees in Calais will soon be taking delivery of items from the Isle of Wight.
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Islanders are known for their generosity and willingness to help. Much-needed supplies are being gathered here for CalAid, to distribute to those suffering. Here are details of how you can help the Collection for Calais and what you can donate.
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"Turn off your heating and come and share ours" is the message from the Better Days Cafe to coincide with the launch of a soup kitchen over the colder months
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Shake up your wake up with a free breakfast tomorrow at West Wight Sports Centre
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Don't Drill the Wight said, "This may not be the end of the line but it is a massive victory"
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Members of the planning committee were urged to let 'common sense prevail' over plans for an aviation museum at Sandown Airport.
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Eight expressions of interest for taking over libraries
