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Ventnor resident and long-term community champion David Groocock has launched his Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch by-election campaign. The campaign launch, held last Thursday, garnered a wealth of support from voters, town mayors, councillors and letters of endorsement from Isle of...

A Serotine bat found in a garden in Shorwell has tested positive for a rabies-like virus, the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed. The bat was admitted to the Isle of Wight Bat Hospital earlier this month...

Mountbatten's Nigel Hartley MBE has described the passing of the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Commons as a 'huge step for our society', but has stressed that the legalisation of assisted dying must not come at the expense...

Lake Parish Councillors have officially opened the newly landscaped public space at New Road, along with upgraded public toilets and a refurbished information panel and notice board, as part of a £200,000 investment. The improvements include family-friendly features, CCTV, and...

6 Islanders looking to take over from Isle of Wight Council stalwart Rodney Downer at an upcoming by-election have set out their stalls. Residents will go to the polls on 10th July to vote in the Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch...

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has commissioned employability charity Shaw Trust to launch a free voluntary service, IPS Together, to help residents with mental health challenges find and stay in work. Launching on 1st July, the new Individual Placement...

Lifeline Alarm Systems has added 3 new VW ID Buzz electric vehicles to its fleet, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable practices. The locally owned company, which is celebrating 35 years in business on the Isle of Wight, provides...

A spending plan for major public health services relating to contraception, dementia and cardiovascular disease prevention was agreed by Isle of Wight councillors last week. The adult social care, public health and housing needs committee approved a recommendation to spend...

As music fans sizzled in the sunshine at Seaclose, imagine what it was like for the myriad of chefs slaving away in the kitchens, catering for some 2,000 onsite workers, including 1,000 security personnel. Caterers 'Eat To The Beat', organised...

Both of the Isle of Wight's MPs voted against the controversial Assisted Dying Bill, which passed through the House of Commons on Friday (20th June) with a narrow majority of 314 votes to 291. The proposed legislation, which seeks to...