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Since then, he has built a strong reputation for accurate, engaging local journalism, with a particular focus on court reporting.
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Read moreDetailsOperation Sceptre saw 19 hotspot patrols, 31 weapon sweeps and nearly 400 weapons surrendered across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight earlier this month. The knife crime week of action known as Sceptre took place between Monday 17th and Sunday...
Read moreDetailsThe Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival returns next week (4th - 7th December), bringing festive cheer, music and community spirit to the heart of the village.
Read moreDetailsThis Christmas, your donation to Mountbatten Isle of Wight - the Island’s only provider of hospice care - can go twice as far.
Read moreDetailsA young Islander is spreading festive cheer and encouraging kindness and connection this season through a heartwarming calendar initiative in support of the Isle of Wight Youth Trust.
Read moreDetailsCo-operative Funeralcare will be hosting its annual Christmas Memorial Service next week, with this year’s event set to support the Isle of Wight Food Bank.
Read moreDetailsThe project to replace 85m of safety fencing on St George’s Way in Newport is due to complete on schedule tomorrow (Friday).
Read moreDetailsCarollers looking for something a little different this festive season can join the Unity Carollers as they bring century-old songs from the North of England to pubs across the Isle of Wight, including Ryde, Yarmouth, and Northwood.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Firefighters from Shanklin, Ventnor and Newport were called to a shed fire in Brighstone this afternoon (Wednesday).
Read moreDetailsAs Black Friday approaches, the Isle of Wight Council is encouraging residents to shop more sustainably and reduce their environmental impact.
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