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A case of the winter blues is common during the colder months, but could we actually be struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? The disorder has effected at least 40% of us in our lifetimes according to new research, and...
Read moreDetailsResidents are being advised of new traffic arrangements that will come into force in January for the next phase of the major improvement works to the St Marys junction in Newport. A substantial amount of work has already been progressed...
Read moreDetailsAfter an anxious wait, fans of the Wightlink Warriors will be delighted to hear that speedway will be back at the Smallbrook Stadium in April 2020. The promotional duo of Barry Bishop and Martin Widman emerged from yesterday’s reconvened National...
Read moreDetailsA 34-year-old local man has been arrested in connection with 3 robberies at the Central Convenience Store on Avenue Road, Sandown. Police were called to the store at around 20:30 last night (Monday) after a robbery was carried out. It...
Read moreDetailsAge UK Isle of Wight staff hope to make the festive season special by donating presents to nominated older Island residents. Rather than the office Secret Santa, the staff at Age UK Isle of Wight decided that more worthwhile gifts...
Read moreDetailsAn exciting and dynamic radio project, which will provide a voice for the Island's youth, is heading to the Isle of Wight in 2020. DJ and radio presenter Ian 'Knocka' Dore is being his 'Youth Radio Rocks' project to the...
Read moreDetailsSkeleton athlete Kimberley Murray set a new personal best of 5:37 in Lake Placid on Friday, securing a 19th place finish at the World Cup event. Kim improved on her previous result at the US track, with her personal best...
Read moreDetailsBritish Powerboat Racing Club have announced the dates for the 60th anniversary of powerboat racing from Cowes - with the event to be held over the Bank Holiday Weekend of 29th/30th August 2020. 2020 will once again see the legendary...
Read moreDetailsWightlink has agreed a new partnership arrangement with the primary schools closest to its 3 Island terminals. Under the new arrangements, Wightlink and the schools will work on a series of educational and aspirational projects with pupils at Wootton and...
Read moreDetailsFirearms officers were transported across the Solent by a MOD Police boat this afternoon (Monday) as an incident unfolded in Ryde. At around 15:00, Armed Response Officers based on the Isle of Wight responded from Newport to Ryde following reports...
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