Isle of Wight News from Friday, March 7th, 2025
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Councillor Accuses County Hall Planners Of "Intransigence" In "Correctly" Applying Planning Law
An Isle of Wight councillor has accused County Hall planners of “intransigence” in applying planning law.
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Cabinet Asked Whether School Closure Plans Are "Truly Financially Viable"
Concern has been raised over the “financial viability” of primary school closures, after it emerged the controversial plans could cost the Isle of Wight Council millions of pounds.
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G4's Mike Christie To Release Walk The Wight Song In Aid Of Mountbatten
Mountbatten Isle of Wight music ambassador, Mike Christie, is preparing to release a brand new song in celebration of the iconic fundraising event, Walk the Wight.
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Victorian Society Objects To 'Needlessly Damaging' Proposals For Isle Of Wight Church
Plans for the Grade II*-listed All Saints church in Ryde have led the Victorian Society to object in the Portsmouth Consistory Court.
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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’.