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Significant investment has been made to enhance the firefighting capability at Sandown Airport ahead of visitors returning in 2021. 9 members of staff have been put through a firefighting course to equip them with vital skills in how to tackle...

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) has launched a second round of funding worth £700,000 through the ‘Solent Supporting Employment’ Grant Programme. Community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of between £30,000 to £60,000,...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is trialling innovative technology across central southern England to ‘predict’ and prevent power cuts. SSEN, which is responsible for maintaining the electricity distribution networks for over 3.1 million homes and businesses in its south...

A major motorcycle event which was expected to inject millions of pounds into the local economy this year has been postponed for 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The inaugural Diamond Races event was due to take place this October,...

Concerns have been raised about the risk posed to public health by metalwork, razor wire and other hazardous items at a beach in Bembridge. Recent bad weather has resulted in debris being dislodged and thrown onto the beach at Bembridge...

The FSB Small Business Index (SBI) for the South East, which measures confidence amongst businesses, has fallen in Q4. The index score now sits at -37 after having been at -32 in the last quarter. The uncertainty in confidence witnessed...

Beryl, the e-Scooter hire provider on the Isle of Wight, has expanded its scheme to both East Cowes and Cowes, as well as now allowing Islanders to travel between Ryde and Newport. e-Scooters are available to hire through the free...

Members of the Isle of Wight Association of Local Councils have lobbied local MP Bob Seely over the lack of direct funding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today marks the National Association of Local Councils (NALC)’s annual Lobby Day. This is...

More than 10.7 million people submitted their 2019/20 Self Assessment tax returns by the 31st January deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. The remaining 1.8 million whose tax return is now late will not be charged a late...

All older residents living in care homes across the Isle of Wight have now been offered a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Government. More than 10,000 care homes across the country have been visited by health professionals with residents offered...