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An Isle of Wight beekeeper died after suffering a severe allergic reaction having been stung on the ear by one of his own bees, an inquest has concluded.
Read moreDetailsA review by police leaders is expected to call for non-crime hate incidents to be replaced with a new common sense system, a decision that is backed by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones.
Read moreDetailsA function room behind Ventnor’s Better Days Cafe could be leased to a community group on the Isle of Wight, following discussions between local leaders and the property’s landlord.
Read moreDetailsJhoots Pharmacy on the Isle of Wight is no more, with the 4 remaining stores in East Cowes, Ryde, Sandown and Ventnor acquired by Allied Pharmacies.
Read moreDetailsA ‘high quality’ shepherd’s hut with an outdoor kitchen, sauna and mini-meadow will be installed at alpaca and llama farm in the West Wight.
Read moreDetailsPlans for a new children’s home on the outskirts of Newport have been met with objections from neighbours, who say the application lacks detail and could impact the local area.
Read moreDetailsIn the long memory of Islanders, few winters have been as stark or as formative as the great freeze of 1962–63.
Read moreDetailsThis is your round-up of some of the latest court cases heard between 15th-26th December...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council’s Licensing Sub-Committee has suspended the premises licence for The Holliers Hotel in Shanklin, after the hotel was raided by Police and more than 250 cannabis plants were seized.
Read moreDetailsApex Competition is bringing back its biggest headline prize, offering a life-changing £100,000 cash, tax-free, for just £2.
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