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  Hampshire and the Isle of Wight's fire authority has said it will be £6 million short this year – but officers are confident the deficit can be bridged.

• Department Approaching Completion In Ryde As Opening Date Announced

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• Guidance Issued Over Sharps Disposal As Waste Teams At Risk

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• Police Warnings Over E-Scooters Ahead Of Christmas Day

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• Controversial Freshwater Housing Proposal Turned Down

  A controversial application to vary a condition attached to a housing development in an Isle of Wight village was turned down yesterday evening.

• Rare Mantis Shrimp Discovery Made In Waters Off Isle Of Wight

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• Man In 50s Confirmed Dead Following Newport Crash

  Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a fatal collision in Newport.

• Pedestrian In Hospital With Serious Injuries Following Early Morning Motorcycle Crash

  Emergency services have been called to the main road between Newport and Cowes this morning (Thursday) following a crash involving a motorcycle and pedestrian.

• Cowes Stately Home To Have Facilities Upgraded As Part Of Approved Renovation

  A 19th century stately home and popular Isle of Wight events venue will have its facilities upgraded as part of a renovation.

• Ofsted Deliver Glowing Report For 'Welcoming' And 'Highly Ambitious' Island Primary School

  An Isle of Wight primary school has been described as ‘welcoming’ and ‘highly ambitious’ following a recent ungraded inspection.

• Help Available For Islanders To Cut Energy Bills

  Help is available for Islanders to save money on rising energy bills.

• Cowes Lifeboat Performs Mid-Solent Rescue Of Fishing Boat

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• Christmas Shopping With A Difference In Ryde – Half A Mile Out To Sea!

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• Home-From-Home' Nursery Given 'Outstanding' Ofsted Grade

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• Investigation Underway After Cowes Van Hit And Run Leaves 13 Year-Old Injured

  Police are investigating after a collision in Cowes involving a van and pedestrian, following which the driver of the van failed to stop.

• Island Wastewater Upgrades Set For Christmas Finish

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• Harbour Dredging Operations Could Continue By Island Village

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• New Home For Citizens Advice Isle Of Wight

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• Appeal Filed Over Contentious Island Seaside Town Redevelopment Bid

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