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Hampshire Constabulary's Joint Roads Policing Unit, which forms part of the Joint Operations Unit (JOU), is taking part in an European-wide crackdown on drivers who speed. The latest Tispol – European Traffic Police Network – speed enforcement campaign kicks off...

First MTR - trading as South Western Railway - have begun their 7-year stint as operator of Island Line this morning (Sunday). Today's handover of the South Western rail franchise marks the biggest change to the local railway network in...

The Isle of Wight Council has announced that the Cowes Floating Bridge will be operating a passenger only launch service tomorrow afternoon (Sunday). Due to 'operational reasons', passengers will be transported across the River Medina via launch between 14:00 and...

The Trustees, Governors and College leadership teams are celebrating another great year for the students and staff of the Island Innovation VI Form. There have been some excellent results for individual students in their A Levels and BTEC studies with...

As a follow up to the recommendations made within a 2015 report, senior staff at the Isle of Wight NHS Trust recently invited Healthwatch Isle of Wight to revisit St Mary's Hospital to look at whether the changes implemented are...

Wightlink has revealed its plans to improve traffic flow at its Fishbourne terminal. The ferry company is proposing to remodel the entrance to create 3 lanes of traffic entering the port. This will ease congestion at busy times and assist...

Provisional A-level results for the Isle of Wight show that Island students continue to outperform national averages in Technical subjects while A-level students show a slight improvement in high grade passes. Isle of Wight post-16 students completing their advanced level...

The Isle of Wight Council’s plans to hold a major conference to promote the Island’s digital economy and to position the Island as a ‘digital pathfinder’ has moved a step closer. Council Leader Dave Stewart, together with Councillor Michael Murwill...

VIDEO: Coastal Safety Officer for Bembridge RNLI, Alan Doe, has issued a safety advice and information video to those planning to undertake the Bembridge Fort Walk next week. Over 2,000 people are expected to take part in the Summer tradition that is...

Police are reminding residents to keep their outbuildings secure over the summer following a number of thefts from sheds and garages on the Isle of Wight. Between 9th July and 16th August Police have received 27 reports from addresses including;...