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More than 1,000 children across the Isle of Wight have been offered places at local secondary schools this week - in the same week the Council is set to axe 5 primary schools. Today (Monday) is National Offer Day when...

Mountbatten has welcomed £330,000 of emergency funding from the Government, but the charity insists it is regular, secure funding that the hospice needs in the future. Mountbatten is to receive just over £330,000 for the 2024/5 financial year, split between...

Brightbulb, a leading design and digital studio on the Isle of Wight, has partnered with the Isle of Wight College to introduce an exciting new initiative for aspiring designers. The BrightStart programme offers a unique opportunity for all second-year students...

A total of 14 properties on the Isle of Wight are being auctioned on the day when winter gives way to spring – Thursday 20th March. They are among 145 lots listed across southern England by Clive Emson Auctioneers in...

The release of beavers on the Isle of Wight has moved a step closer as the Labour Government has decided to legalise the wild release of Eurasian beavers in England. The news has been welcomed by Hampshire & Isle of...

Shanklin Police Station could be reopened to the public to provide those living in The Bay with better access to policing services, it has been revealed. Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has confirmed that she is currently exploring the...

A passionate dog owner and digital expert from the Isle of Wight is set to breathe new life into the online platform Dog Furiendly, ensuring even more dog owners can discover the best spots to visit across the country. After...

In an innovative partnership aimed at enhancing patient care on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is joining forces with the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service to advance critical care training for local paramedics. The...

Part of a Victorian warehouse in the heart of the Isle of Wight’s largest town will be transformed into 3 studio flats. KLAR Property Limited’s application for a change of use of part of the ground floor and first floor...

Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has been putting his hand to pulling pints at The White Horse in Whitwell, showing his support for the popular rural pub. Normally to be found on the world stage entertaining crowds of thousands, this...