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Arreton

A group of children and adults holding up banners and chanting in the street in Newport. Some of the banners say Save Arreton School.

Threatened primary school saved from closure

Isle of Wight Council previously voted to close schools in Arreton and Cowes due to surplus places.

Grey, white and black raccoon looking at the camera.

'Help us find last runaway raccoon' says zoo

The zoo is asking to borrow large traps they could use around the site to recapture the raccoon.

Bus in Arreton

Thirteen people injured as bus leaves road

Two passengers are freed by firefighters after a bus leaves the road, injuring thirteen people.

Campaigners from Don't Drill The Wight

Island oil exploration drilling plan refused

Councillors ignore a recommendation from officers to approve exploratory boreholes.