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  Two prominent Isle of Wight councillors have lodged motions to be voted on at a landmark County Hall debate this evening (Wednesday), focussing on proposals to close five primary schools.

• Ryde Town Centre Victorian Warehouse Could Get Three New Flats

  Part of a Victorian warehouse in the heart of the Isle of Wight’s largest town could be transformed into three studio flats.

• Controversial Bid To Build Renewable Energy Park Near Island Village Re-Emerges

  A controversial bid to build a renewable energy park near a large Isle of Wight village has re-emerged with updated plans.

• East Wight Road Improvement Work To Take Place In February

  Island Roads is planning highway improvement work for two busy East Wight roads next month.

• Island Parish Council Loses Second Clerk In Less Than A Year

  An Isle of Wight parish council is in turmoil after the shock resignation of its clerk.

• Heavily Criticised Newport Edge Of Town Housing Plans Resurface

  Heavily criticised plans for a raft of new housing on the edge of the Isle of Wight’s county town have resurfaced.

• Family Pays Touching Tribute To Sandown Man Killed In New Year's Eve Collision

  A tribute has been paid to a man who died following a collision in Sandown on New Year's Eve.

• New Date Announced For Rescheduled Sandown Fireworks

  Sandown Carnival have announced a re-scheduled date for their spectacular seafront fireworks display, postponed on New Year’s Day because of bad weather.

• Council Chairman Honours Student's Artistic Achievement At St Thomas Of Canterbury Primary School

  St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School in Carisbrooke welcomed the chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, Councillor Karl Love, for a special occasion last week.

• Pan Muga Set To Reopen For Newport Community

  After eight years of being closed, the Pan MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) is to re-open to the local community this weekend.

• Squally Showers Today, Showery Rain Tomorrow - Strong Winds Throughout

  The Isle of Wight Met Service is forecasting heavy squally showers today with a hail and thunder risk, as the inclement January weather continues towards the end of the month.

• Progress Made On New GP Surgery Plans To Support Island Residents

  Planning permission has been granted to transform Riverway House in Newport into a new GP surgery, marking a positive step forward for the long term and sustainable delivery of local healthcare on the Isle of Wight.

• Heritage Action Zone Funding Sees New Town Maps Installed Around Newport

  Heritage Action Zone funding from Historic England has given Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council’s Shaping Newport project the opportunity to install additional maps of Newport around the town at various entry points.

• Isle Of Wight Schools Unite For Mufti Day To Support Local Teen Arlo

  Almost 30 Isle of Wight schools have now signed up for a fundraiser to support 16-year-old Arlo Lambie, who has been bravely battling an aggressive grade 4 brain tumour.

• Round The Island Race Entries Open

  Early bird entries for this year’s Round the Island Race are now open.

• Investigation Underway After Sandown Pharmacy Break-In

  An investigation has been launched after a Sandown pharmacy was broken into and medication stolen this morning (Friday).

• Island Views Sought On New Water Recycling Project

  Isle of Wight communities are being encouraged to have their say on Southern Water’s proposals for a new water recycling plant at Sandown, as a public consultation begins.

• RNLI Urges Public To Stay Safe As Storm Éowyn Hits UK

  Storm Éowyn is set to bring strong winds to the UK this Friday and Saturday and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is urging those near the coast to be aware of the dangers the stormy weather could bring.

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• Newport Sainsbury's Café Set To Close As Part Of Supermarket Cuts

  Sainsbury's in Newport is to close its in-store café shortly with the supermarket giant announcing plans to cut more than 3,000 jobs.