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The Isle of Wight's new National Farmers Union chairman believes a new domestic agricultural policy should underpin a productive UK agriculture and encourage new entrants. Island-born Matt Legge, a commercial beef and sheep producer, whose main farm is at Duxmore,...

School and College students and staff across the Isle of Wight have been learning more about sexual health issues and the services and support available to them.  Secondary Schools have been invited to participate in the free ‘Sexual Health and...

The Earl Mountbatten Hospice has announced that it is extending its support for apprenticeships with a new opportunity. The hospice has already successfully supported a number of apprentices in retail, administration and health and social care. But the recent announcement increases...

The Orchards Holiday Park near Yarmouth is celebrating success having been voted the best site for families in the 2017 Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome Top 100 guide. This year's award marks continued success for the Newbridge park having taken the...

Ryan McKinlay, who died following the incident off East Cowes A 3-week trial against businessman Aaron Brown, who denies killing his friend Ryan McKinlay in a boating accident off East Cowes in 2015, is to get underway at Winchester Crown Court later this...

Dog owners are being warned to take extra care following the discovery of palm oil that has been washed up on the Ventnor coast. Green and Forster Veterinary Surgery in Carisbrooke has issued a warning to Islanders to be careful when...

More than 180 motorists were caught using their mobile phone behind the wheel during a week-long crackdown by officers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. A total of 186 drivers were stopped by Roads Policing Officers from the Joint...

Police are investigating the theft of a racing bicycle from outside the Co-Operative store in Ryde last night (Thursday). The high-end bike, which has previously won the Isle of Wight Triathlon, was taken from outside the Anglesea Street store at...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) is urgently seeking volunteers to help promote its life saving service across the region, including here on the Island. The charity currently has a loyal team of volunteers and hopes to begin...

Isle of Wight Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, Victor Lawrence, has been recognised for his support to staff in training.  Dr Lawrence supports Podiatry students - the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases...