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The final report of the Local Government Association's review of the Isle of Wight's planning system has been published.

The report praises the "significant passion" amongst councillors, staff and local people in relation to issues around housing, development and growth housing, development and growth.

But it emphasises the need for planning to take place "within a framework of respect for others and their differing views and motivations".

Dinosaur Isle is leading the way with a dedicated dinosaur excavation, to provide specialist training for 55 university students from across the county.

Residents and visitors on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to share their views on the coastal frontages at Shanklin and Yaverland.  

Trees at the Victoria Grove recreation ground in East Cowes have been inspected and safety works are needed. Work is due to start shortly to cut back some trees, and two trees will need to be removed.

Applications for grant funding are now open to organisations across the Isle of Wight which can offer advice and support to vulnerable families on issues such as finance, health and wellbeing, housing and employment.

Millions of viewers of the BBC's One Show watched Professor Ben Garrod visit the Dinosaur Isle Museum in Sandown with a group of children from Brighstone Primary School.  

Carers from across the Island enjoyed a number of events to mark National Carers Week.

Getting into the driver's seat the morning after drinking could have serious consequences.

Shops and businesses across the Island made sure shoppers received a right royal welcome in the run-up to the four-day Jubilee celebrations. 

After success with the £5.8m East Cowes Marine Hub bid, the Isle of Wight Council is eligible to bid in the second round of the government's levelling-up fund.