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Hampshire Constabulary has been recognised for reducing the reoffending rate of first-time domestic abuse perpetrators by 41% following independent analysis by the University of Birmingham. Project CARA (Cautioning and Relationship Abuse) was first trialled by Hampshire Constabulary in 2013. Gaining...

An annual drink drive campaign, led by the Hampshire Safer Roads Partnership, is in operation this week for the start of the Isle of Wight Festival, aiming to make people aware of the risk of driving the morning after drinking....

A new charity - Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW - has been set up by locals to respond to the needs of people living with dementia and their families or carers. The charity will provide free emotional support, information, and...

Objections are mounting against plans to redevelop the now redundant Fort Victoria Pier near Yarmouth. Plans for the major development were unveiled back in April and would see a shellfish and fish landing and processing facility, shop and restaurant built on...

A new report has found Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service to be one of the best services in the country. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has published its end-of-year performance report, which...

Plans have been put forward to turn the dormant Natwest building on Riverway Industrial Estate in Newport into a GP practice. It would see the top floor of the building turned into a GP practice helping to meet the demands...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (17th June 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 10139 £100.00 6692 £100.00 15913 £100.00 5999 £100.00 1351 £100.00 13289 £100.00 13762 £100.00 11604 £100.00 15743 £100.00 12357 £100.00 15064

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...

Morrisons is recalling several breaded chicken products because they may contain small pieces of glass. The possible presence of glass makes these products unsafe to eat. The Food Standards Agency has issued a recall notice for the following products: Morrisons...

Monday 6th June – Friday 10th June 2022 • Phillip Michael Spinks, 37, of Josephs Way in Shanklin, pleaded guilty to 2 charges of sending a threatening electronic communication. He was made subject to a 2-year community order with a...