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As they continue to adapt in light of Covid-19, businesses have been asked to ensure risk assessments and fire safety procedures are up to date. As more businesses prepare to reopen without restrictions and adopt hybrid working, Hampshire and Isle...

A Royal Navy Petty Officer has appeared before magistrates - and will now also face discipline within the armed forces - after crashing into 2 cars whilst more than 3 times the drink-drive limit. 36-year-old Craig Smith from Dame Anthony's...

Newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has unveiled her multi-year plan to strengthen policing across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight - including committing to an extra 600 officers across the region and more High Street police stations....

The Cowes Floating Bridge remains out of service whilst investigations continue into a faulty drive motor. It was last Thursday that the troubled vessel was pulled from operations when it became stuck in the middle of the River Medina. Engineers...

The Chief Officer of Citizens Advice Isle of Wight has described keeping the £20 Universal Credit increase introduced throughout the coronavirus pandemic as 'the single best way to promote a strong, fair recovery'.  Paul Savill from local charity CAIW went...

An East Sussex man who was tasered as he tried to run away from Police after crashing his van in Knighton has been banned from the roads for 40 months. 28-year-old Ashley King, of Laughton Road in Ringmer, was pursued...

Red Funnel has now published its winter timetable for the East Cowes vehicle ferry service, with confirmation of this year's Christmas sailings. The new timetable, which runs from 2nd November to 3rd March, is designed to allow Red Funnel to...

Following a recent meeting with Southern Water boss Ian McAulay, Bob Seely MP has written a follow-up letter to the water company asking them to set out a detailed timeline of their immediate investment plans on the Island. Earlier this...

An Isle of Wight nursery manager has been selected for the final for the Nursery Manager Award category in the NMT Nursery Awards 2021. Hannah Jennings is a Nursery Manager at Tops Day Nurseries - Newport She was nominated for...

An emergency closure is being put in place on the main road between Yarmouth and Freshwater this morning (Tuesday). Hallets Shute will be closed between its junction with Westhill Lane to its junction with Bridge Road to allow emergency gas...