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Hampshire Constabulary is thanking employers for allowing Special Constables to help with the force's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As forces up and down the country face unprecedented times, Special Constables have volunteered more than 4,000 hours of their time...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is supporting leaders from Councils based in the Solent region to combine the effort they are making for local businesses in the area, in response to the coronavirus pandemic and seek additional support from...

Member of Parliament for the Isle of Wight, Bob Seely, has welcomed the latest multi-million-pound package of support from Government - designed to protect firms who are driving innovation and development in the UK. The Chancellor’s new £1.25 billion package...

The Isle of Wight Council has granted permission to put bins on communal gardens in Freshwater. Plans have been approved for Southern Housing Group (SHG) to install 16 waste stores, which will house 64 bins, in 4 locations around a...

Plans have been submitted to change a controversial building in Bembridge — moving on from its chequered history — to include a flat. John Midgley, the new owner of 5-7 High Street, Bembridge, has put forward plans to the Isle...

'Home Safe Home' is a new safety initiative created by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service to help people stay safe while they’re staying at home to save lives. The campaign covers...

Police are responding to concerns from Islanders that quieter roads are now becoming a bit of a race track for motorists. Officers from the Joint Operations Unit have been conducting speed checks on Long Lane on the outskirts of Newport...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust will have more than £90million worth of debt written off by the government, in a financial reset, to help NHS Trusts cope during the coronavirus outbreak. Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced earlier this month...

Important information on staying safe during the coronavirus crisis will be landing on people's doorsteps from today (Monday 20th April). A COVID-19 information leaflet has been inserted into this year's Isle of Wight Waste and Recycling Service booklet, providing guidance...

Motorists are being reminded not to use the pedestrianised area of Ryde High Street for parking, or as a rat run, during the coronavirus crisis.  Police say they are growing increasingly concerned for the safety of pedestrians as a large number...