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Steve Goodman on Isle of Wight council explain their use of the ‘strongest weedkiller on the market’ that’s sprayed from moving Quad bikes: An indepth look
"“With World Environment Day taking place today and the focus this year on biodivers..."

Dalek on Isle of Wight council explain their use of the ‘strongest weedkiller on the market’ that’s sprayed from moving Quad bikes: An indepth look
"I bulk bought loads of glyphosate weedkiller when I thought it was going to be banned..."

alisonjane on Isle of Wight MP suggests halving social distancing to 1m, along with other measures to help boost tourism industry
"So now we know that Bob attended a little Soirée in Seaview in May, breaking lockdow..."

kerry on Isle of Wight council explain their use of the ‘strongest weedkiller on the market’ that’s sprayed from moving Quad bikes: An indepth look
"You could remove weeds manually, or indeed burn them, but this doesn’t kill the roo..."

kerry on Passengers will soon be refused travel if not wearing a face covering
"Given the daylight robbery costs of public transport, will the operators also be wear..."

elliosho on Isle of Wight MP suggests halving social distancing to 1m, along with other measures to help boost tourism industry
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elliosho on Isle of Wight MP suggests halving social distancing to 1m, along with other measures to help boost tourism industry
"Seeing as parts of the UK have seen there R0 rise above 1, this is mute, we will be i..."

Rhos yr Alarch on Isle of Wight MP suggests halving social distancing to 1m, along with other measures to help boost tourism industry
"I don't think most people really have a concept of 2 metres, so eroding this to 1m at..."

elliosho on Isle of Wight MP suggests halving social distancing to 1m, along with other measures to help boost tourism industry
"There goes Boris's lapdog again"

Rhos yr Alarch on Watch: Pan Together’s project tackling school holiday food poverty featured as national case study
"Pan Together is such a great group - let's hope similar can develop in other IW areas..."

Rhos yr Alarch on Isle of Wight council explain their use of the ‘strongest weedkiller on the market’ that’s sprayed from moving Quad bikes: An indepth look
"Is it just too much bother to remove such plants manually... if indeed they need to b..."

greenfiremouse on Isle of Wight council explain their use of the ‘strongest weedkiller on the market’ that’s sprayed from moving Quad bikes: An indepth look
"Can we establish what sense it makes to apply this poison to pavements? The claim t..."

Rhos yr Alarch on Isle of Wight council committed to highest standards of equality for Island’s diverse communities, says Leader
"A great statement, and so glad to see that social distancing was observed at the even..."

michael on Isle of Wight coffee roasters innovate in light of Coronavirus
"I use reusable pods in my machines, they work perfectly. Think this is even better (a..."

Geoff Brodie on Isle of Wight council committed to highest standards of equality for Island’s diverse communities, says Leader
"I don't often say this, but thanks for issuing this to Cllr Stewart and the IW Counci..."

laurence on Isle of Wight MP suggests halving social distancing to 1m, along with other measures to help boost tourism industry
"I hope Bob isn't commuting to Westminster & back to the island....they certainly ..."

laurence on Isle of Wight MP suggests halving social distancing to 1m, along with other measures to help boost tourism industry
"we're "world beating" in deaths per million of population, only just beaten by Belgiu..."

laurence on Isle of Wight MP suggests halving social distancing to 1m, along with other measures to help boost tourism industry
"This promised money for the Island has been delayed again until next year at the earl..."

ukdave on Isle of Wight coffee roasters innovate in light of Coronavirus
""However, the final version they are developing is completely compostable, including ..."

chrisinthemorning on Isle of Wight coffee roasters innovate in light of Coronavirus
"Best of luck to all at Caffe Isola. We are missing their polenta cakes!"

Geoff Brodie on Watch: Pan Together’s project tackling school holiday food poverty featured as national case study
"Fantastic. Makes me feel so proud. In the 13 years since myself and a few others set ..."

realisticworld on Isle of Wight Black Lives Matter peaceful protests merge this week (Update 2)
"Every nation, race, religion, gender etc... disrespects the other..we are inherently ..."

newman on Isle of Wight MP suggests halving social distancing to 1m, along with other measures to help boost tourism industry
"Yes, the early relaxation of the lockdown was a dead cat to distract from Dominic Cum..."

Colin on Residents urged to take litter home with them and help protect Isle of Wight’s beauty and nature
"I couldn't agree more. Why should it be someone else's job to clean up. Take your rub..."

jon101 on ‘Distinct lack of imagination’ by Isle of Wight council over active travel plans, says IW Green Party
"After the PsyOp lanes have been implemented and the roads narrowed they will introduc..."

jon101 on Ships moored off Isle of Wight – Bembridge to Ventnor – bring exhaust fumes and deep vibrations, say residents
"I forgot to add a /s, for those without a sense of humour."

jon101 on Ships moored off Isle of Wight – Bembridge to Ventnor – bring exhaust fumes and deep vibrations, say residents
"I know about the pontoon/boat that was anchored in Sandown bay that released a 'mist'..."

jon101 on Ships moored off Isle of Wight – Bembridge to Ventnor – bring exhaust fumes and deep vibrations, say residents
"It's the Invasion Force, they are just waiting for a full moon of cheese, keep your c..."

Nitonia on Isle of Wight MP suggests halving social distancing to 1m, along with other measures to help boost tourism industry
"Bob has quite frequently promised our "Island Deal" which he says will be worth £6m ..."

Angela Hewitt on Isle of Wight MP suggests halving social distancing to 1m, along with other measures to help boost tourism industry
"In the name of transparency and openness which Island businesses has Bob spoke to. No..."