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Information suggests that there are around 690 home educated children on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Festival is just around the corner, and residents and visitors are being made aware of changes to traffic arrangements in and around Newport. From late-morning on Wednesday (17th June) a temporary one-way system will be introduced...
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: A 25-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class-A drugs after cash, phones and suspected drugs were seized.
Read moreDetailsRyde Neighbourhood Board members will be on hand to explain more about the Pride in Place programme and give details of how to apply for grant funding available to improve the town.
Read moreDetailsA group of 4 Isle of Wight Road Runners combined cycling and running in an epic cross-Channel challenge, travelling to France by bike before completing the D-Day Normandy Marathon.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Police and paramedics have been called to the scene.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Police have confirmed that a single casualty has been treated for minor injuries.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Firefighters from across the Isle of Wight have been called to the scene.
Read moreDetailsWest Wight Sports & Community Centre is supporting this year's Drowning Prevention Week campaign by helping local children learn vital water safety skills ahead of the summer holidays.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Ventnor man Ian Willett has been charged with grievous bodily harm (GBH), robbery and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place...
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