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Read moreDetailsA 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a serious assault in Ryde last night (Monday). Police were called to John Street at just before 19:30 following reports of a serious assault,...
Read moreDetailsFollowing a successful race event last Friday, Wight Karting is ready to re-open the track to competitors from this Saturday, just in time for Father’s Day. A number of changes have been made including capping the number of racers at...
Read moreDetailsMembers of the West and Central Wight Labour Party have raised concerns about the forthcoming closure of All Saints Primary School in Freshwater. In light of the pandemic, Labour members say they have concerns over the intention to close the...
Read moreDetailsPolice have cordoned off an area of Ryde Town Centre following a serious assault which has left blood trailed along the pavement this evening (Monday). John Street, off the High Street, has been locked down as officers investigate the serious...
Read moreDetailsRed Funnel has updated its website with the latest information relating to face coverings on public transport following the Government’s last-minute changes over the weekend. Notable changes to the official guidance includes more specific information about who may be exempt...
Read moreDetailsThe Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has written to the Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson MP, calling for the Countryside Code to be taught in schools - including here on the Isle of Wight. It comes following...
Read moreDetailsLady Sally Grylls and Bob Seely MP are just 2 names giving their support to the local initiative 'Wight Mask Ask', which is supplying PPE to the Island's care sector. Wight Mask Ask was launched by the charity Embracing Age...
Read moreDetailsPolice on the Isle of Wight are investigating at least 7 reports of counterfeit £20 notes in circulation today (Monday). Officers have been made aware that the dodgy notes are being used, or attempted to be used, in shops locally...
Read moreDetailsFamous faces, including Level 42 star Mark King, Wessex Boy Frank Turner and Feeder's Grant Nicholas, are among those lining up to support Wessex Cancer Trust as the charity hosts its first virtual concert, Wessex Aid, this weekend (Saturday 20th...
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