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Only 29% of pupils taking GCSEs at Carisbrooke this year achieved 5 A*-C including English and maths. A drop on the previous year's 9% increase.
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Unfortunate timing for the Isle of Wight council, as a BBC News film crew turns up on a day the new £3m+ floating bridge struggles to dock. Watch the report, which also features an interview with IWC leader, Dave Stewart.
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The IW council announces consultation about the sale of the Whippingham Primary School
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Vix Lowthion says the Isle of Wight council's plans for pop up lanes and rows of plastic barriers is not adequate and that IW Council have "demonstrated a distinct lack of imagination when it comes to redesigning our towns to support active travel"
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The trees were judged on their innovation, on the theme of equality and diversity
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Local residents were unsettled by last night's late night visit - and the questions they were asked.
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Island Labour say that Bob Seely supported lifting the ban before the 2017 election, then switched sides. They call on him to "come out in the open and tell us whether he would vote to keep the ban".
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The awards spanned across the ages and five different award categories. Well done to all involved
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Kate Nutbourne, owner of Charlie the puppy who died after being attacked by another dog on Appley Beach has written to tell readers that will be a 'dog walk for Charlie' tomorrow (Sunday) from 11am at Appley Beach. Ryde.
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A refuse lorry had to be emptied onto the road over the Easter bank holiday weekend after a barbecue started a fire
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Speaking on Ryde Regeneration Plans, Cllr Jim Moody says, "Rather than milking Ryde, the County Council would be better employed fighting much more strongly for money that the Island deserves to receive from national budgets."
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Make sure your councillors hears your views.
