Isle of Wight News from Tuesday, February 11th, 2025
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"Very Tough Decisions" Amid "Chronic" Government Underfunding - Greens On Budget
The Isle of Wight Green Party has said councillors are having to make “very tough decisions” amid “chronic underfunding” from governments past and present.
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Town Council Votes To Keep "Vital" Beach Safety Project With Precept Increase
An Isle of Wight town council voted to keep its “vital” Beach Safety Project using funding from an increase in its precept yesterday evening (Monday).
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Two Teenage Boys Arrested Following Binstead Robbery
Two teenage boys were arrested following a robbery in Binstead yesterday (Monday).
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Council Chair Welcomes "Essential" £35,000 Floating Bridge Budget Spend
The Isle of Wight Council’s chair has welcomed an “essential” budget proposal for new Cowes-East Cowes Floating Bridge generators but said the council must “get on with replacing” the vessel.
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Save Westridge Farm Case To Be Heard At The Royal Courts Of Justice In April
An Isle of Wight community’s struggle to protect one of Ryde’s last farms will reach the second highest court in the country in hearings scheduled for early April.
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Call 111 First - Islanders Urged To Use The Correct Services This Half Term
Residents of the Isle of Wight are reminded to use NHS 111 and community pharmacies for minor illnesses and injuries, particularly during the upcoming February half-term.
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Children And Families Safeguarding Now Under Isle of Wight Council Control
The delivery of the Isle of Wight’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) for children and families on the Isle of Wight is changing.
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Ryde Sea Cadets Get Taste Of Life At Sea Thanks To Wightlink
Ryde Sea Cadets set sail on a larger boat than usual when they embarked with Wightlink to cross the Solent on its flagship Victoria of Wight.
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Hovertravel Makes The Cut For 'Leaders' Status In UK Inclusive Transport
A cross-Solent ferry firm has announced that it has once again been awarded ‘Leaders’ status in the UK Government’s Inclusive Transport Leaders Scheme.