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Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has warned that a new law aimed at tackling spiking doesn’t go far enough – and could allow offenders to walk free due to a major loophole. As part of the Crime and...

A landowner has raised concerns over roadworks linked to the major Three Oaks housing development on Horsebridge Hill, which he says have been carried out without permission - but Island Roads says his ownership only extends to the sub-soil beneath...

An Apse Heath man who sent a woman an explicit image of a penis, in what a judge described as a 'disgusting offence', has been handed a 12-month community order.  Martin O'Rourke, of Woods Drive in Apse Heath, appeared before...

Isle of Wight musician ugly ozo has released her first single since signing to a new record label. onto a winner is out now and available to stream online. It was released by REX RECS, the label ugly ozo  -...

The Isle of Wight Lottery has announced its latest £10,000 winner - long-time supporter Wayland Barker, who has been playing for over 20 years. Wayland was recently presented with his cheque after being drawn as the top prize winner. The...

The National Education Union (NEU) and UNISON have said they are 'delighted' with the news that Arreton Primary School has been saved from closure. It was just yesterday that news broke that the Office of the Schools Adjudicator (OSA) had...

The Phoenix Choir’s will perform for the final time next month (5th July) at Newport Minster, marking the end of their 16 year musical journey. There is free admission with a retiring collection in aid of Hampshire & Isle of...

Isle of Wight projects making a difference in their community are being offered a boost through a new round of funding. Grants of up to £530,000 have been made available to support schemes that help Isle of Wight residents struggling...

A commercial boat store within the village of Bembridge could be expanded to increase its capacity. OCT Properties Ltd has applied to County Hall for an extension of the Bembridge Boat Storage building at The Duver, looking out to Bembridge...

Concerns over ‘huge’ and ‘drastic’ cuts to NHS running costs were raised at an Isle of Wight Council committee meeting last week. Councillors Clare Mosdell and Joe Lever voiced disquiet over far-reaching NHS changes, which will see local integrated care...