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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning the public in the South East about a high profile phone scam that is conning vulnerable and elderly people out of thousands of pounds. The scammers are preying on victims by cold calling...

Getting home from work by 18:00, drawing the curtains, a Chinese takeaway, watching a favourite TV drama and being in bed by midnight all make for the perfect night in, according to those living on the Isle of Wight.  Researchers...

Southern Water has wrapped up a £2million present for its water customers this Christmas with news that during 2018 they will be fixing leaks between customers' front doors and the water mains for free. The offer covers 1 fix per...

APS Group, the UK’s largest tomato grower, has secured funding from the Business Growth Fund (BGF) to support its continued expansion, with plans to build a new glasshouse at Hale Common near Arreton. APS currently manages 56 hectares of glasshouses...

Victims of an international fraud scam involving Western Union wire transfers may soon be compensated for their losses. If you have paid money to a fraudster using Western Union wire transfer, between 1st January 2004 and 19th January 2017, you...

The Isle of Wight will have more control of its own financial future following a government announcement. The Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council will be allowed to keep 100% of business rates collected in...

750,000 family households and couples across the Midlands and in the South of England will be invited to visit the Isle of Wight next year in a brand new VisitIOW advertising campaign starting on Tuesday. Visit Isle of Wight has...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed the details of opening hours for a variety of services over the Christmas and New Year period for 2017/2018. Most of the council’s operations will remain open until 16:30 on Friday (22nd December). After...

Hale Common Suzuki, part of the Leslies Motor Group, has been named 'Best Medium Dealer' at Suzuki GB's annual conference and black tie event on the Canary Island of Tenerife. The recent ceremony recognised the achievements, exceptional performance and service...

David Thornton has resigned as Chief Executive of Visit Isle of Wight after more than 5 years in the job. Mr Thornton joined the destination management organisation at the point of its founding back in 2012, but is now set...