Isle of Wight News from Thursday, March 6th, 2025
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Education Cabinet Member Urges Deferral Of School Closures Decision
The Isle of Wight councillor spearheading contentious school closure plans has asked his cabinet colleagues to defer a landmark decision.
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Isle Of Wight Council By-Election Likely To Be Held In May
A by-election to contest a vacant Isle of Wight Council seat is likely to be held on May 1.
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Council Opens Enforcement Case In Response To Developer's "Alleged Breach Of Planning Controls"
An enforcement case has opened in response to a developer’s “alleged breach of planning controls” in a large Isle of Wight village, the council has revealed.
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Find Out How Council's £600,000 Leeson Road Investment Will Be Spent
A spending package worth £600,000 will be spent on ‘essential works’ on the landslip-hit Leeson Road as part of the Isle of Wight Council’s approved 2025/26 budget.
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Police Teams Head To Ryde Hostel As Ongoing Investigations Gather Momentum
Numerous Police resources, including a dog unit, visited Ryde this morning (Thursday) as part of two ongoing investigations.
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New High Street Health And Wellbeing Centre To Open In Newport
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is set to open the doors to a new Health and Wellbeing Centre in the heart of Newport.
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Cowes Library Set To Undergo Building Works To Improve Accessibility
Cowes Library is set to undergo major renovations starting Monday, 24 March.
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Isle Of Wight Park Could Be Upgraded As Part Of Council Works Scheme
An Isle of Wight park could be upgraded with eight new pieces of play equipment as part of a proposed works scheme.
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Wave Of Acts Announced For Isle Of Wight Festival 2025
With just 100 days remaining until the Isle of Wight Festival opens its gates for 2025, a host of new acts have been added to the line-up for this summer's event.
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Discontent With Island Health And Social Care Services On The Rise Again — Report
Difficulties accessing GP appointments, further problems with hospital car park ticket machines and dental services costs are key issues facing Isle of Wight health services.
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Investigation Underway Following Death Of 28 Year-Old Man In Ryde
An investigation is underway following the death of a man in Ryde at the weekend.
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Former Ventnor Care Home Could Be Turned Into 'High Quality Housing'
A former Isle of Wight care home could be turned into ‘high quality housing’.