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Firefighters from Newport and Ryde have responded to reports of the smell of burning at a residential care home in Blackwater this afternoon (Saturday). 3 pumping appliances and an aerial ladder platform are currently on scene off Blackwater Hollow having...
Read moreDetailsThe Island’s grunge trio, Killing Morton, have released their latest single entitled 'Falsegods'. Falsegods, a sub-3 minute rocker inspired by alternative bands like Reuben and Metz, is leaner and tighter than previous releases. This is also the first of several...
Read moreDetailsPhoto: Neil Shearer Photography The Isle of Wight's Kimberley Murray secured Gold following an impressive performance in Friday's Intercontinental Cup skeleton race at Lake Placid, USA. Kim, who comes from Binstead, went into yesterday’s race on a high after proving...
Read moreDetailsAt the end of 2019 mince pie fever hit Island businesses with Brightbulb Design’s Mince Pie Marathon. The team sold 3,000 mince pies in aid of the Wight Brainy Bunch, helping to raise a total of £3,100 for the charity....
Read moreDetails2 vehicles have been involved in a road traffic collision on the junction of Mill Hill Road and Belle Vue Road in Cowes tonight (Friday), which has resulted in serious damage to a Renault Clio. Emergency services are currently on...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council say that there has been no significant change to the movement of the collapsing wall at Belgrave Road, Ventnor in the past 48 hours - or any additional threat to properties in the affected area...
Read moreDetailsA Year 5 student was found to be carrying a kitchen knife in their school bag at a primary school in Newport this morning (Friday), prompting a letter to be sent to parents warning them to remain vigilant. Concerned children...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight MP Bob Seely says he is seeking answers to serious incidents recorded at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust in 2018 and 2019. The figures – which have been published by HSJ following a Freedom of Information...
Read moreDetailsA major scheme by Island Roads to strengthen a bridge near Godshill is to begin on Monday (27th January) for up to 4 weeks, resulting in changes to Southern Vectis' Route 2 and 3 buses. A full road closure is...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight's Wendy Lohse was named runner up in yesterday's South East regional final of the School Chef of the Year Competition - but the competition isn't over just yet for wildcard Wendy. 5 contestants from across the...
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