Isle of Wight News from Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
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Councillors Asked To Endorse Anti-Smoking Plan
Councillors will be asked to endorse an anti-smoking plan on Thursday as the habit continues to be the Island’s most preventable cause of premature death.
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Report Uncovers Environmental Crisis In Isle Of Wight's Medina Estuary
A new study from The University of Manchester reveals a severe level of microplastic pollution within the Medina Estuary.
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Image Of Man Issued As Part Of Ventnor Burglary Investigation
Do you recognise this man?
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Urgent Restoration Appeal For Quay Arts Centre
Newport's Quay Arts Centre is reaching out for community support in an urgent restoration appeal to preserve its historic home.
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Refused Barn Conversion Proposal Appealed
A refused barn conversion application described as a ‘visual encroachment’ by the Isle of Wight National Landscape has been appealed.
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Southern Vectis Drivers Proudly Wearing Poppies For Period Of Remembrance
Southern Vectis is showing its support for the Royal British Legion - with bus drivers wearing poppies throughout the period of Remembrance.
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Isle Of Wight Council To Discuss Poverty Reduction Plan
With figures showing 32.4 per cent of Isle of Wight children grow up in poverty, councillors will later this week consider a poverty reduction plan.
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Seaview Parking Restrictions Likely To Be Approved Next Week
A ‘no waiting at any time’ permanent parking restriction on Seaview’s High Street could be approved next week.
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Shanklin Care Home Manager Named Finalist For National Award
Shanklin Highfield House's Teresa Hope has been named a finalist for the Registered Manager of the Year award at the Great British Care Awards.
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Bridge Over Troubled Water: Tooth Gap For Freshwater Provider
An Isle of Wight dental care provider has revealed there will be a two-week gap in provision while the practice establishes itself to provide NHS dentistry in Freshwater.
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Yarmouth Pub Applies For 'High Quality' B&B Accommodation
The owners of a Yarmouth pub have applied for listed building consent (LBC) to install ‘high quality’ bed and breakfast accommodation.