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Thousands of people will be prevented from falling into homelessness and sleeping rough on the streets thanks to over £260million committed by the Prime Minister today (Monday) - which includes an allocation of £666,063 for the Isle of Wight. The...

While most of us are completing those last-minute preparations for Christmas, staff at Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes on the Isle of Wight are gearing up for their busiest time of the year. The 5-star housebuilders have revealed that...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) staff will be working throughout the Christmas period, to make sure the network delivers the electricity that customers need for a warm, safe and happy Christmas. Christmas is one of the most important times...

NHS bosses have warned of a spike in the number of flu cases on the Isle of Wight, urging residents to get vaccinated. The latest figures from Public Health England show the number of reported flu outbreaks across the South...

From last-minute stuffing runs, to stocking up on mulled wine - supermarkets are a vital part of the big day. So here are the opening times of supermarkets on the Isle of Wight over the Christmas period... All details checked...

The Isle of Wight Council, in partnership with Amey, is seeking views on recycling and waste services. The residents' recycling and waste online survey is now open and will run until Friday 14th February 2020. It is an opportunity for...

The blockage to be cleared The Environment Agency's West Hampshire Field Team has been busy working to clear a blockage at Pan Meadows this week. With severe rain forecast, the team were out in force in Newport on Tuesday to...

An inquest into the death of 42-year-old Joanna Orpin, a senior recruitment consultant from Ryde, has concluded she took her own life by jumping from Culver Cliff near Sandown. A major search and rescue operation was launched in horrendous weather...

Although this will be the last Readers' Gallery before Christmas, we would love to see your festive photos over the next 7 days for next Friday's Gallery!  Freshwater Bay (Dan Lyth) A new day dawns at the lifeboat station at...

Jobseekers should never be stuck for transport over the festive period thanks to the Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card. From visiting family, carrying out shopping to attending job interviews, public transport is a lifeline for getting around. But fares can...