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Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been named as the new Chief Fire Officer to lead Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, becoming the organisation’s first ever female chief. Sabrina, who has previously held senior fire service roles with London...

Aspire Ryde has announced that it is closing its 4 pop-up pantries across the Isle of Wight due to several factors including funding issues, limited stock and low attendance in certain areas. The pop-up pantries set to close are those...

Church Street Dental in Ventnor is helping patients restore their confidence by offering long-lasting solutions for gaps in their smile - from affordable dentures to state-of-the-art dental implants. Many people feel self-conscious about missing teeth. Whether it’s avoiding smiling in...

The Isle of Wight Gin Company has announced that 4 of its handcrafted small-batch spirits have received medals at the internationally respected 2025 London Spirits Competition, an event that celebrates spirits with exceptional taste, design, and drinkability. All 4 Spirits...

The Isle of Wight is seeing increased demand from schools looking for a cost-effective way to complement their curriculum and support practical learning outside of the classroom - but more accommodation providers are needed. As a result of this increasing...

A declined bid to build 2 new homes similar in shape to Scandinavian Longhouses in an Isle of Wight seaside village has been appealed. Jonathan Reece and Clare Hansall submitted an appeal over County Hall’s refusal to grant consent for...

Cash Access UK, the organisation set up to protect nationwide access to cash, has opened a temporary home for the banking hub in East Cowes, located in the East Side Curve. Customers of all major banks can visit any weekday...

Creative Island - in partnership with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation - is launching a new £250,000 heritage fund: ‘Past Futures’ - A People’s History of the Isle of Wight. ‘Past Futures’ is an 18-month programme funded by...

A new investigation has revealed prisoner injury claims at HMP Isle of Wight have cost thousands in compensation settlements in the last 5 years, including more than £230,000 paid out to those involved in a serious fire a decade ago....

Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Corrine Atkins recently released her emotional new single 'Voodoo Doll' - a heartfelt track inspired by her younger sister’s battle with a rare lung condition. The song was written during a particularly difficult time in Corrine’s...