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A former police officer who worked at Scotland Yard for 18 years in both uniformed and detective roles has been tasked with taking on the community safety portfolio in the Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet. Council leader Dave Stewart has...

Millions of mobile phone users across the country could not be receiving the outdoor coverage network operators say they are providing and their customers are paying for, the Local Government Association is warning today.  Mobile ‘coverage checker’ websites are often...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (10th January 2020) are: Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 14905 £100.00 14757 £100.00 10046 £100.00 14543 £100.00 7957 £100.00 4225 £100.00 7726 £100.00 13755 £100.00 12568 £100.00 3294 £100.00 14622

The UK’S biggest cycle race, the Tour of Britain, could make its Isle of Wight debut next year after proposals to bring the showcase event to the Island were given the seal of approval. The Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet...

In a recent survey conducted by a car retailer, it was discovered that 44.6 % of Ford drivers have points on their licence - more than any other car user on the road. Whereas Suzuki and Volvo drivers received the...

In a bid to tackle surplus places in the West Wight, Isle of Wight Council cabinet members have tonight (Thursday) approved the closure of All Saints' Primary School in Freshwater. The implementation of this decision is subject to the governing...

A local photographer from St Helens will be heading to the Savoy Hotel in London after being nominated for the British Photography Awards (BPA).  As previously reported, photographer Sienna Anderson was shortlisted back in December within the birdlife category of...

Domestic abuse is nothing to do with employers or the workplace, right? — Wrong. Some three-quarters of people who endure domestic violence are also targeted at work, and an abusive home environment can have a serious knock-on effect on health,...

The smashed windscreen on the Tractor. Photo: Ryde Inshore Rescue. The replacement windscreen arrived from Germany this morning (Thursday) and Hunt Forest Group has been busy installing the new glass at Ryde Inshore Rescue this afternoon.  As previously reported, Ryde...

The Head of School at Christ the King College has announced she will be resigning at the end of the summer term 2020. During Mrs Ward's time as Head of School, there has been a significant improvement in standards; this...