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LIFELINE STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO FIRE AND SECURITY EXCELLENCE
Lifeline’s team of fire alarm professionals have completed advanced training, reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to fire safety and compliance on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsARCHITECT OF GCSE SUCCESS TAKES OVER AS PRINCIPAL AT PRIORY SCHOOL
Emma Soar, who has been Head of Senior School at Priory School of Our Lady of Walsingham since 2016 and Vice-Principal since 2023, will take over next September as Principal when the current Principal, David Lloyd, steps back for family...
Read moreDetailsRYDE SCHOOL CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS INSPECTION
Key areas of Ryde School, including its curriculum, pastoral care and respectful culture, have been praised following a successful inspection.
Read moreDetailsARMED POLICE PATROLLING FESTIVE HOTSPOTS TO REASSURE PUBLIC AND DETER CRIME
As the festive season approaches, armed police have been carrying out increased patrols in busy town centres, shopping centres and Christmas markets - such as Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth.
Read moreDetailsWILDLIFE TRUST URGES PUBLIC TO GIVE MIGRATORY BIRDS SPACE ON ISLE OF WIGHT COAST
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is calling on the public to help migratory birds returning to the Isle of Wight this Autumn and Winter.
Read moreDetailsFORMER SANDHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE COULD BECOME 74-HOME DEVELOPMENT
Draft plans to build 74 homes on Sandham Middle School’s former site have been unveiled at a public consultation in Sandown.
Read moreDetailsPOLICE CHASED AFTER DRINK DRIVER WHO ENTERED ‘PANIC MODE’ COURT HEARS
A drink-driver from Devon who 'panicked' after he was stopped by Police also assaulted 5 emergency workers, a court has heard.
Read moreDetailsLIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL CLOSES ITS DOORS AFTER ENTERING LIQUIDATION
A travel agency based on the Isle of Wight has ceased trading after going into liquidation, it has been confirmed.
Read moreDetailsRED SQUIRREL TO HOST RENTERS REFORM EVENT AHEAD OF MAJOR LEGISLATION CHANGES
To support landlords and tenants across the Isle of Wight during one of the biggest changes in rental legislation in years, Red Squirrel Property Shop is hosting a dedicated Renters Reform Information Evening in January.
Read moreDetailsDIESEL SHUNTER RETURNS TO ISLAND RAILS AFTER 27-YEAR ABSENCE
One of the Island’s most well-known Diesel locomotives from the post-steam era has returned to the Isle of Wight after 27 years away.
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