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Over 17,500 people have so far signed the petition calling on the Government to regulate ferry fares in the UK. The Government have responded. Read it here.
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"isle of wight monopoly"
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There's a history of people starting new publications on the Island that mock the type of coverage the County Press provides.
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Isle of Wight council's financial turnaround has been aided by a balanced budget, reduced debt, and stable pension fund under Alliance administration, says Cllr Chris Jarman as he shares a roundup of his first two years in office
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Cllr Lowthion shares her concerns about the Conservative councillor's desire to move new housebuilding from Freshwater and Bembridge to Newport
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More detail about the £35m of property investments on the mainland by Isle of Wight council, as well as views from local politicians as to how the money could have been spent on the Island instead
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Island Labour say the price hike is "naked exploitation of a captive market by a monopoly provider".
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The Local Care Board has made their recommendation to the Isle of Wight NHS and CCG about the future for NHS services on the Island. OnTheWight has initial responses from some IW politicians.
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Since 2007, the number of Scouts on the Isle of Wight has grown from 1,000 to 1,600 thanks to the efforts of the leaders and management teams on the Island.
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A petition has been launched on the Government Website and calls for "a maximum cap" on Isle of Wight ferry fares. It has six months to reach 100,000 signatures and be considered for debate in Parliament.
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Chief Executive of Southern Water and his lawyers will be asked to attend a public meeting on the Island says MP
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The OFT seek to head-off a "near monopoly" on supply of heating oil to the Island
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Current ferry operators provide a very poor and expensive service for travel to the mainland. Alternatives and their funding should be sought by the Isle's MP in the next Parliament.
