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Attempts being made by a local couple to keep the pilot whale upright until expert help arrived.

Whale stranding

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Dead whale recovered from Isle of Wight beach for further tests

A Kidical Mass ride out in Newport earlier this year.

A Kidical Mass ride out in Newport earlier this year.

Isle of Wight cycling group hosting leading UK cycling journalist at AGM

Rescue teams in the sea with the distressed pilot whale, earlier today.

Rescue teams in the sea with the distressed pilot whale, earlier today.

Whale stranding

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Public warned to keep away from whale carcass after tidal problems hamper recovery

One of the shelters set to be replaced.

One of the shelters set to be replaced.

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Year-old bus shelters with 'shelf-like' seats being replaced

CTS was introduced by the UK government as a replacement for the national Council Tax Benefit scheme which was abolished in 2013.

CTS was introduced by the UK government as a replacement for the national Council Tax Benefit scheme which was abolished in 2013.

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Cabinet to consider Council Tax Support amid "very significant" challenges

Parents protest outside Oakfield Primary School

Parents protest outside Oakfield Primary School

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"Hands off our school!" Parents rally against proposal to close primary school

A time limited parking restriction has been approved on Ryde's Well Street.

A time limited parking restriction has been approved on Ryde's Well Street.

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Council gives greenlight to traffic orders for three Island towns

One of the rigs being used during borehole drilling on Leeson Road.

One of the rigs being used during borehole drilling on Leeson Road.

Here's what the Isle of Wight Council is saying about work progress on Leeson Road

Norris Castle near East Cowes

Norris Castle near East Cowes

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Owners of historic Isle of Wight landmark ordered to make 'urgent' repairs

The IW Youth Council with Kay Jones, service director of children’s social care

The IW Youth Council with Kay Jones, service director of children’s social care

IW Youth Council learns about routes into social care work

Flood in Newport last October

Flood in Newport last October

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Here's what can be done to stop major flooding in Isle of Wight towns

Schools at risk of closure

Schools at risk of closure

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Council confirms academy schools were never considered for closure

The representative for Brading and St Helens shared his misinformation concerns.

The representative for Brading and St Helens shared his misinformation concerns.

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Council's education cabinet member warns of "false information"

The Lord Louis Library is set for maintenance work

The Lord Louis Library is set for maintenance work

Lord Louis Library set for vital maintenance work (and some days closed)

Cowes Town Council have claimed that the initial decision to trial drones at the car park was seemingly arrived at

Cowes Town Council have claimed that the initial decision to trial drones at the car park was seemingly arrived at

Town council writes to County Hall over drone trial grievances

Oakfield Primary School

Oakfield Primary School

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Oakfield Primary is brilliant with neurodiverse children so why close it?

Protests over the proposed closure of Brading Primary School.

Protests over the proposed closure of Brading Primary School.

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Controversial school places consultation is LIVE and how parents can have their say

Green Party education spokesperson Vix Lowthion chaired the meeting.

Green Party education spokesperson Vix Lowthion chaired the meeting.

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Campaigners host meeting on saving Brading CE Primary School

Councillor Warren Drew said the provision of NHS dental care on the Island is

Councillor Warren Drew said the provision of NHS dental care on the Island is

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Council votes for action on "grossly inadequate" NHS dental care provision

Isle of Wight Council leader Phil Jordan.

Isle of Wight Council leader Phil Jordan.

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Council leader asks residents to think of the Island as a whole (not just their bit)

The Isle of Wight Council has introduced dedicated breastfeeding spaces in its libraries

The Isle of Wight Council has introduced dedicated breastfeeding spaces in its libraries

Breastfeeding spaces introduced in Island libraries

Council votes to

Council votes to

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Council votes to "strongly" object ExxonMobil's Solent CO2 Pipeline

Isle of Wight Council unanimously votes to tackle ongoing ferry crisis

Isle of Wight Council unanimously votes to tackle ongoing ferry crisis

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Isle of Wight Council unanimously votes to tackle ongoing ferry crisis

Wightlink and Red Funnel ferries with Cllr Phil Jordan

Wightlink and Red Funnel ferries with Cllr Phil Jordan

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“We must approach this with care" warns council leader on Island's ferry crisis

Save Westridge Farm group photo in 2021

Save Westridge Farm group photo in 2021

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Residents fight on to save historic farm from major housing development

Shanklin Seafront

Shanklin Seafront

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Island town to hold meeting for residents to discuss regeneration

Ryde mother Jen Hughes said she was

Ryde mother Jen Hughes said she was

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Education councillor "pleased" that "difficult" school closure plans will progress

Godshill Primary School

Godshill Primary School

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Island school’s chair of governors urges council to reconsider closure plans

Protesters were gathered outside County Hall as the Cabinet meeting started.

Protesters were gathered outside County Hall as the Cabinet meeting started.

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Isle of Wight Council to go ahead with school closures consultation

Evelyn Hodgson was one of the Freshwater residents who raised concerns over the proposed Camp Road development

Evelyn Hodgson was one of the Freshwater residents who raised concerns over the proposed Camp Road development

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Plans for 127 new homes in West Wight face backlash from residents

Those asking questions at the Corporate Scrutiny Committee meeting included parents, a headteacher and a Unison secretary.

Those asking questions at the Corporate Scrutiny Committee meeting included parents, a headteacher and a Unison secretary.

Isle of Wight councillors and officers receive school closure grilling

Campaigners and parents are organising in all six of the locations affected.

Campaigners and parents are organising in all six of the locations affected.

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Opposition to possible school closures mobilises across Island

County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight.

County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight.

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Isle of Wight among councils bidding for devolution that could lead to regional mayor

Arreton Primary School parents protesting the school's potential closure

Arreton Primary School parents protesting the school's potential closure

Isle of Wight schools

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Outrage as parents fight to save their children's school from potential closure

Councillor Michael Lilley's Ryde Appley and Elmfield ward meeting discussed the possible closure of Oakfield Primary School.

Councillor Michael Lilley's Ryde Appley and Elmfield ward meeting discussed the possible closure of Oakfield Primary School.

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"Incredible" turnout at Ryde meeting discussing possible school closure

The four at risk primary schools which govern their own pre-schools

The four at risk primary schools which govern their own pre-schools

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What primary closures could mean for pre-schools and nurseries

Ashley Whittaker, children's services lead on the Isle of Wight.

Ashley Whittaker, children's services lead on the Isle of Wight.

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"We will do everything we can to support you" says schools' boss after closures shock

Traffic on Leeson Road after it reopened for the first time in seven months.

Traffic on Leeson Road after it reopened for the first time in seven months.

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Councillors express "serious concerns" over closing Leeson Road again

Godshill Primary School student, Lacey Dupré, nine, holding a banner she made.

Godshill Primary School student, Lacey Dupré, nine, holding a banner she made.

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"Shock and devastation" over primary school closure plans

Lesley Murdy was one of the residents who showed concern about the proposal

Lesley Murdy was one of the residents who showed concern about the proposal

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West Wight residents rally against “terrible” housing development plan

Six Island primary schools face closure as council warns of 'difficult decisions'

Six Island primary schools face closure as council warns of 'difficult decisions'

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Six Island primary schools face closure as council warns of 'difficult decisions'

Celebrating the nomination

Celebrating the nomination

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Isle of Wight partnership up for award for its dementia strategy

The IW High Sheriff with the IW Youth Council

The IW High Sheriff with the IW Youth Council

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Isle of Wight High Sheriff attends youth council meeting

The Island has lost at least 20 species to local extinction since 2000 - and more are in steep decline.

The Island has lost at least 20 species to local extinction since 2000 - and more are in steep decline.

Survey to help shape future of Island nature will close imminently

The Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight

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Let's fight draconian proposals to turn Island into 'urban ghetto'

The controversial Heathfield Farm Camp Site application will be a key focus.

The controversial Heathfield Farm Camp Site application will be a key focus.

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Freshwater meeting to discuss some of Island's most contentious development proposals

A resident discovered empty cans, rubbish and broken glass.

A resident discovered empty cans, rubbish and broken glass.

Sandown residents "fed up" with degraded state of Battery Gardens

The Kingston location can be found using the grid reference: SZ 479813.

The Kingston location can be found using the grid reference: SZ 479813.

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Isle of Wight Ramblers issue "urgent appeal" for path maintenance help

David says he is

David says he is

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Ryde man accuses council of "walking away" from his right to disability services

A new service available on weekday afternoons is their Flex-E Service

A new service available on weekday afternoons is their Flex-E Service

Local government

Parish council backs FYTbus service with sizeable donation

Housing is a hot topic

Housing is a hot topic

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The Island needs more housing estates like the lovely one we live on

Neil Mason, co-owner of Town Choice in Newport, has seven signs outside his cafe

Neil Mason, co-owner of Town Choice in Newport, has seven signs outside his cafe

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Frustration for businesses over council's "unfair" pavement sign permit plan

New Barn Road and Old Road are now closed due to the incident.

New Barn Road and Old Road are now closed due to the incident.

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"It's not a small job" East Cowes sewer burst sparks repair response

The site area is said to be grade 3 agricultural land.

The site area is said to be grade 3 agricultural land.

Revised plans for Landscape Lane housing meet renewed backlash