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The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary's popular resident donkey, Poppy, has sadly died. Last Monday, Poppy was rushed to Liphook Equine Hospital near Petersfield where she was diagnosed with having an internal bleed. The hospital's vets gave her the best treatment...

Parents from across the Isle of Wight can now pre-register for the government’s new childcare offers, with the launch of a new Childcare Choices government website, www.childcarechoices.gov.uk. The introduction of the government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme will begin on 28th April, for...

Police on the Isle of Wight are investigating an assault on a 47-year-old woman in Newport on Saturday. The female sustained a minor injury as a result of the incident, which took place in the toilets and on the pavement...

Isle of Wight social entrepreneurs are being invited to join the Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Programme which, in partnership with School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) and jointly funded by the Big Lottery Fund, is now open for applications. It is looking...

A pioneering project integrating mental health care and policing on the Isle of Wight is receiving further national recognition. The Serenity Integrated Mentoring (SIM) project run by Hampshire Constabulary and the Isle of Wight NHS Trust, and supported by Wessex...

The Isle of Wight Liberal Democrats took their key concerns to the national Liberal Democrat Conference at the weekend, where the Chair of the Liberal Democrats on the Island, Nicholas Belfitt, met with members of the Green Liberal Democrats Group...

In preparation for the 2021 Census, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) is carrying out a census test on the Isle of Wight this year. As part of the pilot census test, Island libraries have been selected to assist residents...

The Isle of Wight Green Party are this week launching their Green Vision ahead of the local elections in May, with a set of positive policies from more candidates in more wards than ever before.  The Party has set out 5...

Police on the Isle of Wight are investigating the theft of fuel in the West Wight on at least 2 occasions. Towards the end of February a locked metal cabinet containing 50 litres of diesel and 20 litres of petrol was...

With the delivery of Council Tax bills for 2017/18 to all households this week, the Isle of Wight Council's website has been updated to ensure that the process for residents to find the information and undertake any tasks they need...