Isle of Wight News
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If you know anyone who keeps chickens, let them know - The Government has changed the way they must look after their chickens
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The Island Planning Strategy covers not only housing over the next 15 years, but also a range of other issues such as employment, regeneration, dark skies, enhancing the biosphere status and more. More detail within
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‘We must take better care of ourselves’ says CLA Deputy President as mental health campaign launches
Deputy President of the CLA says farmers are renowned for the care they give to their livestock and the attention they give their crops, but now is the time to better take care of themselves
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Cllr Brodie believes 'Austerity Mark 2' will be the Isle of Wight Council's approach to balancing the books in the future, rather than using Reserves
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Rowers are hoping to beat the current record of 7 hours and 56 mins when they row around the Island for charity in May.
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The event will be open to the public on the first day, but the Sunday is reserved as a ‘big thank you’ event for NHS and key workers
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Artswork acknowledged for their Young Cultural Changemakers Programme with an award shortlisting
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The Isle of Wight council will miss out on funding due to the lack of an up-to-date planning strategy
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Read up on the report from the developer of this major site in Cowes and see the first sketches.
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Many happy returns to the inspirational WWII female pilot, Mary Ellis, who celebrates her 100th birthday today.
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The future of Island Line is hotly-debated. Here's the first in a number of exchanges between David Pugh and Nick Finney exchanging views on whether the Government provides a subsidy to the line, or not.
