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Isle of Wight Foodbank's Hannah King receiving the award Volunteers from the Isle of Wight Foodbank attended a presentation on Wednesday to receive the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of their vital work in the community.  The award...

With temperatures expected to hit 30c across the Isle of Wight this weekend and things hotting up once again today (Friday) also, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust have issued a number of top tips to help keep Islanders cool...

Natasha Lambert BEM, a multi award winning adventurer with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, will be taking on the world's best sailors this weekend and proving that disability is no barrier on the water as she competes in the 50 mile Round...

UPDATED: Parents on the Isle of Wight have been hit with the news that the cost of sending their children to school via the 'privilege seat scheme' will now cost an additional £105 a year - an increase of over...

Following a sharp increase in the number of incidents where customers have carried out ‘homemade’ alterations to their electricity supply or meter, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has issued the warning - 'Don’t try this at home – it’s...

The Isle of Wight Council plans to save £40 million over the next 20 years through changes to its contract with Island Roads - but it's going to cost £270,000 to implement those savings. The proposed move could achieve a...

A new large-scale high ropes course on the Isle of Wight comes a step closer following the council’s decision to back the plans. Sandown Sky Trail at Sandham Gardens is a bespoke-built course which will stand 13m high overlooking the...

Reusable, eco-friendly bags often seen on the Isle of Wight are now being used by families some 8,000 miles away in Bali, thanks to the efforts of local business Oasis. The gift and furniture company situated on the outskirts of...

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have today (Wednesday) joined forces to reveal RYA SafeTrx as HM Coastguard’s new official voluntary safety identification scheme.  The world-leading RYA SafeTrx app is designed to improve safety at sea...

A Go Fund Me page has been created in the hope of helping the Pass family from Gurnard to rebuild their lives after they lost everything in yesterday's blaze at Cockleton Lane - including a pet dog. As previously reported...