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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Drama at sea

Emergency crews trying to salvage the sinking vessel. <em> Picture by Maritime and Coastguard Agency </em>
Emergency crews trying to salvage the sinking vessel. Picture by Maritime and Coastguard Agency
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Demonstration ahead of crunch budget meeting

By County Press Reporter
SCORES of noisy protesters are staging a demonstration outside County Hall this evening (Tuesday) ahead of the Isle of Wight Council's crunch cabinet meeting.
The budget is due to be discussed by members of the ruling Conservative cabinet as bosses struggle to plug an £11m black hole in the council's finances.
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Ice warning to drivers

By County Press Reporter
MOTORISTS have been urged to take extra care on the roads, with icy conditions set to return.
The Met Office has forecast subzero temperatures and possible snow showers over the next few days.

Parking permit sales suspended

By David Newble
THE sale of Island resident parking permits has been suspended ahead of the Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet meeting this evening (Tuesday), when its budget plans will be finalised.

Groups to meet over no-confidence vote

By Ross Findon
COUNCIL boss Steve Beynon is due to meet with Unison branch secretary Mark Chiverton and regional union organiser Andy Straker today.

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COWES Sports came from behind to gain a brilliant draw at home to high flying Poole Town on Saturday in the Sydenhams Wessex League, Premier Division.

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