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A Newport-based manufacturing company is setting the scene for future growth having agreed a management buyout this week. Diametric, which is based in Newport and manufactures product badges and nameplates for the likes of Jaguar Land Rover, Triumph Motorcycles and...

Parents and guardians are being reminded to return their school admission forms soon or they risk not getting a place for their child or children at their preferred school in the 2016/17 academic year. The reminder is applicable to pupils...

KissyPuppy and Earl Mountbatten Hospice raised almost £7500 at this year’s Bestival, in support of children’s services at the Hospice. The two Island charities joined forces and a team of 32 volunteers sold headbands, glitter butterflies and wristbands to party-goers...

The number of empty homes on the Isle of Wight is continuing to drop, with the Island well below the government target of 3.7% of housing stock. Latest figures show as of September 2015, there are just over 1,100 empty...

Three Isle of Wight Councillors are working together with key agencies to ensure that everything possible is done to address the problems that led to severe flooding of houses in Caesars Road, Wilver Road, Carisbrooke High Street and Castle Street...

The new waste collection contract between the Isle of Wight Council and Amey has now been officially signed. The contract, which is designed to deliver savings on the current cost of the service, increase recycling on the Island and minimise...

VIDEO: A visit from a group of film and TV Location Managers in a bid to highlight the Island's potential as a filming location has been hailed a great success. The familiarisation trip was organised by Creative England and Wight Media Services,...

Newport residents have branded a council owned property as a “shameful eyesore" and a "blight on the community”.  Phil and Christine Cave, who live in Fieldfare Road, have asked for the support of their local councillor, Chris Whitehouse, to push the Isle...

The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain across the Isle of Wight. Localised flooding and possible minor disruption to transport is expected today (Monday) between 12:00 and 22:00. Motorists should take extra care on the...

Every year around this time Hampshire Constabulary receives an increase in calls in relation to fireworks and from people who have been frightened or disturbed by trick or treaters. Unfortunately, accidents involving fireworks sometimes occur, which occasionally leaves people with serious injuries....