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The Country Land and Business Assosication (CLA), which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses, has appointed Claire Bennett as its new Senior Adviser on the Isle of Wight. Claire, who lives outside Yarmouth, was previously a business development manager for...

Island MP Bob Seely has welcomed a report looking into the impact of cyberbullying on young people's mental health. The research found that social media companies are not transparent and accountable enough to make social media a safer place for...

A call has gone out to hear from Island residents who can play a part in designing better mental health care. The Isle of Wight Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG),  Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Isle of Wight Council and the...

The Isle of Wight Council has set its budget for 2018/19, with a 5.99% rise in Council Tax as a result. The principles of the budget continue to be consistent with the council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy that was agreed...

It’s been revealed that chart topping dance outfit Phats & Small will play a Sunday set at this year’s Jack Up The 80s festival in August. The duo consisting of Jason “Phats” Hayward and Russell Small shot to fame in...

Problems with the telephone line into St Mary’s Hospital – 01983-822099 – are being investigated today (Saturday). Callers have reported that if they don’t know which extension they require and wait for the Switchboard operator to respond, the line cuts...

Southern Vectis' managing director, Andrew Wickham, is heaping praise on his team of drivers and support staff for their efforts during this week's adverse weather. Since Thursday afternoon the Island has been covered in snow and ice, but on the...

The Isle of Wight Council Leader and a strong delegation of Conservative councillors have been lobbying Ministers and sharing political insights with Conservative councillors from all around the country. Council and Conservative Group Leader, Dave Stewart, led the delegation today...

The public is being denied the right to have a say on proposed changes to the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service that the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) say are 'a threat to public safety'. Managers at the service...

Medina College scooped a podium place in the 2018 Rock Challenge at Portsmouth Guildhall last night (Wednesday). Students performed 'We Must Not Forget' with great success, walking away with third place overall. The performance told the story of lives lost...