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20 years since HMRC took its first step into the digital age with the birth of electronic Self Assessment (SA), HMRC is reminding its 1.9million SA customers in the South East to complete their online tax return ahead of the...

The Island's MP has welcomed the Government’s new rail strategy that will consider reopening previously closed rail routes. Bob Seely has said the strategy could help the case for extending the Island Line from Ryde to Newport and possibly even...

Aria Resorts have continued their commitment to support the residents of Rookley Country Park by offering a relocation support package tailored to their needs during the renovation of the park and the surrounding area. Earlier this year homeowners at the...

The RSPCA is braced for 2,000 calls a day this festive season as it launches its Kindness at Christmas Appeal to help care for abused, neglected and sick animals. Some 218 incidents were reported to the RSPCA on the Isle...

There were 3,533 fewer visitors to the Isle of Wight between January and September this year compared to 2016, new figures have shown. Although January to June saw an increase of 43,845 visitors, that figure was diminished by a fall...

Long stay car parks across the Island will be free for shoppers between 12:00 and 18:00 on Small Business Saturday (2nd December). The Isle of Wight Council is supporting the event which provides a boost to local independent shops in...

Island MP Bob Seely has welcomed extra funding £2.7billion in funding for the NHS in England. The Chancellor is providing £335million immediately, with £1.6 billion added to the budget next year and a further £900million for 2019-20. £3.5billion of Treasury...

With the onset of winter, Island Roads has announced an end to night-time working until next year. Traditionally, the highways PFI company begins its major resurfacing programme in March and continues for as long as conditions allow given that high...

Cowes Harbour Commission is working proactively with Destination Cowes and the Island’s tourism organisation Visit Isle of Wight to promote Cowes as a unique destination port-of-call, encouraged by the rising demand in the cruise ship market, including growth in the...

Sex crimes committed by adults in positions of trust have increased in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight since 2014, official figures show. The data, released by the Office for National Statistics, revealed the number of offences whereby professionals such...