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MoD To Cut Head Office Staff By 25%

Sun, 19 August 2012 4:35PM

The Ministry of Defence's head office is to shrink with up to a 25% reduction in senior staff over the next two years.

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Transition to new Cowes Enterprise College building begins in September

Transition to new Cowes Enterprise College building begins in September

The transition period for the move to the new building at Cowes Enterprise College will begin in September, according to the new Chair of the Governing Body Rachael Fidler.
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Lottie to see her new space for the first time

Niton youngster Lottie Rann will get the first look at her new space on Saturday, having spent months in a mainland children's rehabilitation unit.
Bardon Vectis Asphalt Plans Approved

Bardon Vectis Asphalt Plans Approved

The decision was made by a planning officer under delegated powers yesterday (16 May)
Inquest opens into death of man at Alum Bay

Inquest opens into death of man at Alum Bay

The inquest has opened into the death of a man whose body was found at the foot of cliffs at Alum Bay on Wednesday.
Inquest: Shanklin man found by dog walker

Inquest: Shanklin man found by dog walker

The body of a Shanklin man was found by a dog walker, an inquest opening has heard.
Crime doesn't pay as Hampshire Police seize £3.3m

Crime doesn't pay as Hampshire Police seize £3.3m

Police have almost doubled the amount of money claimed back from criminals using the Proceeds of Crime Act in the past year, compared to the previous year.
Fire crews called to Albany prison

Fire crews called to Albany prison

Fire crews have been called to Albany prison, after getting reports of smoke coming from the roof.
Blast Off Hopes For Newport Bar Manager In Lynx Space Competition

Blast Off Hopes For Newport Bar Manager In Lynx Space Competition

A Newport bar manager is preparing for the next stage of a competition that could see him win a trip to space.
Police Commissioner set to appoint assistant on the Isle of Wight

Police Commissioner set to appoint assistant on the Isle of Wight

The search has begun for an Isle of Wight representative to work with Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Hayes.
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Channel Rowers Set To Raise Charity Cash

The all-women Wight Crew are preparing to leaver Dover in June.