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A Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) is launching in Newport, aimed at tackling underage drinking and anti-social behaviour. An event to mark the launch is taking place at St Thomas’ Square on Tuesday 23rd April, between 13:00-17:00 and will provide a...

The new trustees of the Isle of Wight Pride charity have reached out to the local community and as a result have today (Thursday) announced that there will be an event this year after all. Last month it was announced...

A brand new £500,000 dinosaur-themed adventure golf course has opened in Sandown today (Wednesday) as part of the major investment being made at Sandham Gardens. 'Dino Islands' takes players on a prehistoric adventure into a land of dinosaurs with waterfalls,...

Photos: Jon Knight The launch of the Apprenticeship Support Network on the Isle of Wight was held at the Riverside Centre in Newport last Thursday (11th April). Funded by UnionLearn through POA Learning, the project will provide help and advice...

The Department for Education has this week announced that the Government will offer free menstrual products to all Primary schools in England, including here on the Isle of Wight, from 2020. This announcement is in addition to the pledge made...

Island Roads has been working with Scottish and Southern Electricity (SSE) to minimise disruption during important work to renew high voltage cables beneath the Cowes to Newport cycle track. The SSE work will see 3 cables laid a metre beneath...

As the Bank Holiday approaches, Islanders are being reminded to consider their healthcare options if they are feeling unwell. Staff and services often come under a lot of pressure during holidays, but there are lots of ways the local NHS...

The Household Cavalry will be headlining The Royal Isle of Wight County Show on Sunday 30th June, it has been announced. The Queen's ceremonial regiment will be putting on a spectacular mounted display, with lots of pomp and pageantry. The...

The driver of a Nissan Almera Tino had an unexpected surprise when he was pulled over by Police in Ryde this morning (Tuesday). Officers stopped the vehicle on Victoria Street and discovered that it did not have any valid tax....

Bob Seely MP is backing the Wight Bowmen Archery Club in their attempt to stop their field being used for housing development. Their club home, Appley field, is earmarked for development in the Island Plan - a document which fulfils...