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The RSPCA recently came to the rescue of 2 foxes who got trapped inside a disused, fire-damaged hotel in Sandown. Locals raised the alarm after spotting the stricken foxes in a window of the closed St Moritz Hotel on Culver...
Read moreDetailsWith around 200 local suppliers and 200 stores stocking local products, the Southern Co-op is encouraging people to buy local during British Food Fortnight. Until 4th October, Southern Co-op will be shouting about a range of products which are part...
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Read moreDetailsSouth Western Railway’s Island Line depot team are celebrating success at the prestigious National Rail Awards 2020 as they have been Highly Commended in the Fleet Excellence category. The commendation is fitting recognition of the extraordinary work of the small...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council's annual report — highlighting services, projects and achievements in 2019/20 — was formally presented by council leader Dave Stewart to Full Council last week. The report features highpoints and progress made against the corporate plan...
Read moreDetailsThe NHS COVID-19 Test & Trace app, which was first trialled on the Isle of Wight, has been released nationwide this morning (Thursday). People across England and Wales are now being urged to download the app to help control the...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Barnardo’s and the Isle of Wight Youth Trust have collaborated to deliver 2 Mental Health Support Teams in schools and colleges across the Island early next year. This new service is funded by NHS...
Read moreDetailsHovertravel have suspended their cross-Solent service to and from Ryde this morning (Thursday). Adverse weather is being blamed for the decision. No hovercrafts are currently running between Ryde and Southsea meaning passengers are having to divert to Wightlink’s Fastcat service...
Read moreDetailsThis is your round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Monday 7th September – Friday 18th September 2020 (2 weeks) • Michelle Fisher, 36, of Overstand Close in Beckenham, London pleaded...
Read moreDetailsFirefighters from Newport have tackled a chimney fire at a property in Wootton this evening (Wednesday). 1 appliance was mobilised to an address on the High Street at around 18:00. As the weather changes and the nights draw in, Hampshire...
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