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The Island Independents say the constitutional changes voted through at last night's council meeting are "even worse even than the ‘Pugh days’", adding that the "Conservatives are effectively silencing the opposition".
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Water will be deep and fast flowing say the Environment Agency as more heavy rain is expected later today
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After two years of being in power at Isle of Wight council, Dave Stewart has listed three specific things in his 'What we've achieved on the Island so far' column. The public's reaction is an eye-opener.
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Photos show Armac van (who specialise in demolition and land reclamation!) ploughed through Ryde community garden, parking on top. Turns out, it had been stolen.
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The Independent Review covers National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and considers how housing and transport in protected landscapes could be improved and boost habitats for wildlife.
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With the closure of Mental Health Day Centres around the corner, one service user says all he's been offered is to 'pop along to Aspire' - who had to shut their wellbeing services down after funding cut
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Figures reveal that the number of Isle of Wight amputations due to diabetes has risen by 16 per cent. Diabetes UK says “urgent action” is needed to stop what it described as an “epidemic” of diabetes.
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The Minister for devolution asked the Hampshire and IW partnership to agree that devolved powers should be given to a new elected ‘metro mayor’ for the area. They voted against the idea.
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Island author Richard J Hutchings will be re-releasing his currently out-of-print book, 'Dickens On An Island' in celebration of Dickens' 200th birthday
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A boulder - that the Fire Service believe was carried in the wind - smashed into a roof last night and a man was taken to hospital. Could this have been the result of a small tornado?
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The council paper is seeking a fresh approach to the land at Culver Parade and say they want to secure investment that complement the area’s natural environment and unique heritage
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According to current trends, the 'disadvantage' gap at the end of secondary school would take over 500 years to close.
