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Baroness Jones of Mouslecomb visited the Isle of Wight yesterday (Wednesday) in support of the campaign to have a second Green MP at Westminster. Jenny Jones met with Green canvassers in Ryde, who were busy leafleting and knocking on doors...

Motorists are being reminded that drink and drug driving is unacceptable and that it’s a fatal combination that makes impaired drivers 23 times more likely to kill themselves or someone else in a collision. Every year in June, both Hampshire...

Hampshire Constabulary recently took part in a week-long EU wide operation to tackle modern day slavery, led nationally by the National Crime Agency. The focus of the week was on maritime and land labour exploitation. A number of teams from...

Bob Seely, the Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for the Isle of Wight, has made clear that he is opposed to any relaxation or change in the existing laws against euthanasia and assisted suicide. This comes after last week’s hustings event, at...

Bookmaker's favourite Bob Seely (Con) Island residents took the chance to ask the Isle of Wight's Parliamentary Candidates about local and national issues ahead next week's General Election during a hustings event at Bembridge Sailing Club this evening (Wednesday). Campaign group...

The Wight AID Foundation has granted £5,080 to local charities in their latest round of grant applications.  Wight AID, which was launched in September 2016, raises funds from businesses operating on the Island and distributes it to a range of charities...

Police have made a complete U-Turn and say they will now investigate an incident caught on dashcam showing a vehicle nearly rolling on the outskirts of Newport. Footage captured by Newport resident Jamie Bundell on her car dashcam - as first shown...

Isle of Wight farmer Susie Sheldon is part of a Country Land and Business Association (CLA) delegation visiting the European Parliament today (Wednesday) for meetings with MEPs, EU officials and trade bodies.   The CLA represents landowners, farmers and rural...

An inquiry into Red Funnel's planning application appeal is to be held over 4 days from Tuesday 18th July, it has been announced. Planning Inspector Ms L Gibbons, appointed by the First Secretary of State, will decide whether or not Red...

In light of the decision of several high street banks to close their Cowes branches, a local pub is to install a free cash machine. Next week the new machine will be arriving at The Vectis Tavern, which has stepped in to help...