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  An Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat councillor has warned the loss of doctors is an “ongoing threat” on the Island.

• Island's Ferries Criticised As Councillor Calls For Democratic Control

  A Conservative councillor on the Isle of Wight Council has called for ferries to be brought under democratic control in a council meeting motion.

• Teens Arrested Following Alleged Knife Incident On Bus

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• Cocaine And Cannabis Seized During Rookley Drugs Raid

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• Appeal Launched After Suspected Hit And Run In Ryde

  Police want information following an incident in Ryde that saw a van driver leave the scene of a crash.

• 19 Year Old Injured In Middle Road Crash

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• Cowes Students Celebrate Year 9 Graduation With Special Ceremony

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• Have Your Say On Local Council Tax Support Scheme - Consultation Due To Close

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• Campaign Against Solent CO2 Pipeline Gathers Momentum

  The campaign against ExxonMobil’s Solent CO2 Pipeline is “out of the starting blocks” after a Brighstone meeting yesterday evening.

• Isle Of Wight Council To Go Ahead With Proposals To Close Six Primary Schools

  The Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet has decided to go ahead with a consultation process that could mean the closure of six primary schools.

• Islanders React To Council's School Consultation Vote

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• Ryde Carer Faces 'Financial Ruin' After Four Month DBS Wait

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• Essential Tree Safety Works To Begin At Los Altos Park

  Essential tree safety works are due to start at Los Altos Park in Sandown next week.

• Newport War Memorial Cleaned

  Newport War Memorial in St Thomas’s Square has been given a new lease of life thanks to the Victoria Cross Trust.

• Wessex Cancer Support To Bring Festival Favourites To Newport Minster

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• Isle Of Wight Council Chairman Calls On Islanders To Support Air Ambulance Charity

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• Freshwater Residents Lash Out At Birch Close Development Yellow Line Delay

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• County Hall 'Critical' Meeting To Take Place In Newport Next Week

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• First Island School Dedicated To Children With Social, Emotional And Mental Health Needs Opens In East Cowes

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