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Ex-mayor stands down from council By Richard Wright EX mayor of Ventnor Chris Welsford has resigned from the town council. Football fixtures for January 8, 9, 11, 12 SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 FA Vase, third-round replay: AFC Bitton v Newport. Sydenhams Wessex League, Premier Division: Brading Town v New Milton Town. Military helicopter lands at Seaclose 9°CCloudy skies
Hundreds attend library protest meeting By Emily Pearce WITH promises of strikes, sit-ins and public demonstrations, the fight to save the Island's libraries is on.More than 200 people attended a public meeting last night (Thursday) at Quay Arts, Newport, to protest against council plans to cut spending by eventually closing all the Island's libraries except Newport and Ryde. Council announces buildings cull By Ross Findon THE Isle of Wight Council is to slash its number of buildings and double the number of staff working at County Hall, which is to undergo a £4 million redesign and refurbishment. Storms end festive cheer SAILINGCOWES sailor Chris Stanmore-Major did not have the merriest Christmas or the happiest New Years’ Eve, after being hit by stormy seas in the second leg of the Velux 5 Oceans race. Harwood surfs to Frostbite win Tough course tackled In the clear at Brickfields Ten-man Newport in draw at St George’s Living the dream Day of sadness and regret as era ends Answers to Partridge questions Digging for the truth behind bunker fiction Bird spotting in County Hall It's time to think about planting Island hopping DJ Showcase for young musicians Highly-rated quartet set for IW concert 10°CPatchy rain possible
Grim spectre of the future for venue The Grim Reaper props up the bar, with barmaid Charley Devey. Picture by Laura Holme. Hospital battles deadly swine flu By Jamie White THE Island’s NHS is battling to stop the spread of swine flu after six cases of the potentially deadly H1N1 virus were confirmed at St Mary’s Hospital. ‘Blockade’ row could cost jobs at airport By Ross Findon FOREIGN diplomats and the government may have to intervene following the latest twist in the dispute over the future of Bembridge Airport. Jobs go in council’s communications section A JOBS axe has been wielded by the Isle of Wight Council. Premises told to improve security Tennyson house reveals secrets The hunt is on after stars spotted
Friday, January 7, 2011 FridayPatchy light drizzle
Road to stay one way By Emily Pearce NEWPORT’S Whitepit Lane is to remain a one-way system, the Isle of Wight Council has decided. Plan for sixth solar farm unveiled By Richard Wright A SIXTH solar farm is planned for the Isle of Wight. 11°CPatchy rain possible
Delight for honoured Islanders Brockenhurst College principal Di Roberts, who was awarded aCBE in New Year's Honours List. Traders braced for tough year ahead By Matt White THE increase in VAT will signal a tough time for traders in 2011, a Cowes businessman has warned. Therapy opportunity for Gracie-May By Jamie White SHANKLIN youngster Gracie-May Fuller has been given the chance to undergo an intensive physiotherapy course on the mainland. Van and car in collision Warning after thefts from stables Ferries cancelled
THE Cowes floating bridge will be taken out of service at 8.30am today (Thursday) to replace a drive shaft which has broken during the Christmas period.
Thursday, January 6, 2011 ThursdayHeavy rain
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