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New statistics revealed by the Ministry of Justice show that in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight there are over 1,700 registered sex offenders (RSOs). The stats, which come from the 2015-16 Multi-Agency Public Protection (MAPPA) Annual Report, show that...

A national report published last month has highlighted the Isle of Wight Council’s approach to early intervention services through the creation of family centres, as a potential model for the rest of the country. Family centres are focused on delivering...

Landowners are again being reminded of the steps they should take to reduce the risk of highway flooding this winter. The Isle of Wight Council, Island Roads and the Environment Agency are repeating the messages of the Ditch It campaign,...

The UK’s biggest online mattress specialist, Mattressman, is to open its first store on the Isle of Wight in less than 2 weeks time. Taking up residence in the former Blockbusters premises at Town Gate in Newport, Mattressman will offer Islanders an...

Household Waste and Recycling Centres at Lynnbottom near Wootton and Afton Marsh near Freshwater are now operating to a winter opening schedule. From today (Monday) Lynnbottom will be open 7 days a week between 07:00 and 18:00. The same is...

A brand new, free classifieds ad magazine has launched on the Isle of Wight this week offering Islanders the chance to get their hands on the latest bargains and a variety of exclusive local coupons. Islebuy, which launched online back in...

A special ‘field of remembrance’ will once again be opened to the public at Carisbrooke Castle in November to commemorate those in the uniformed services who lost their lives in service of their country. The field was introduced in the...

Astoria in Sandown is to close it's doors next month, it has been announced. The popular, quirky eatery in the High Street will close for good in the middle of November, just over a year since it opened. The closure...

The Sloop Inn at Wootton, popular for its cheap carvery meals, is set to ditch its Crown Carveries brand and be transformed into a Stonehouse Pizza and Carvery pub. Fans of the eatery need not worry as carvery will still be...

Innovative and effective work by Hampshire Constabulary and partner agencies to help mental health patients has been recognised with a prestigious national award endorsed by royalty. A project known as 'Serenity' (Serenity Integrated Mentoring or SIM) has been revealed as the...