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The vast majority of school children across the Isle of Wight are now back in school as normal, according to the latest attendance figures.  96% of primary pupils, 90% of secondary pupils and 92% of special school students were in...

The Isle of Wight Council is raising awareness of child employment legislation to ensure children engaged in part-time work do so legally and safely. Businesses that employ children aged between 13 and 16 years old are being reminded they must...

The Isle of Wight’s first wheelchair-friendly playground has been given the green light by planning officials. Proposed by Godshill Parish Council, the play park on Central Mead, off Godshill High Street, will be built to include inclusive equipment. Approved by...

A woman with 18 previous convictions - mostly for theft offences - has appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court once again charged with 2 counts of theft from a shop. Emma James, 36, currently of Newport Road in...

A woman who drove from Cowes to East Cowes whilst drunk was caught when a taxi driver spotted her poor driving and followed her home, at the same time that their passenger alerted Police. 54-year-old Chantal Andrea Louise Reed, of...

To help tackle the waiting list for driving tests the DVLA has been working on a number of ways to increase the amount of driving test appointments available and will now reintroduce a 7 test per day service. From Monday...

The Isle of Wight’s Vix Lowthion has been re-selected as the Green Party of England and Wales spokesperson for Education and lifelong learning. The national Green Party this week revealed its updated team of spokespeople during a meeting in a...

Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team has said goodbye to dedicated volunteer Steve Biggs as he takes up his new role as Station Officer at Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team. Steve - known as Ventnor 09 - has been part of the Ventnor...

After weeks of disruption for motorists in the Sandown area, the stress continues with the emergency closure of 2 main roads in the town today (Wednesday). Yaverland Road has been closed to allow Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) to...

Islanders can now visit tips at Lynnbottom and Afton Marsh every other day instead of once a week, the Isle of Wight Council has confirmed. Since the start of the pandemic, restrictions have been in place to limit the number...