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Key spending packages worth £13million will be considered by the Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet this Thursday amid ‘unprecedented uncertainty’. The Alliance administration is looking to turn on the spending taps for a raft of capital investments as part of...

Isle of Wight-grown tomatoes featured in the menu of King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove in Gloucestershire recently. The King and Queen had invited acting, fashion and football royalty to the star-studded event to celebrate Italian cuisine and enjoy...

Thousands of victims have turned to Victim Care Hubs for support in the last year, but the rise in youth violence and serious crime shows there is still a long way to go in tackling crime across Hampshire and the...

There was drama at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court when a rapist, described as 'the most dangerous prisoner in HMP Long Lartin', appeared in the dock - for just 30 seconds. The individual, appearing before magistrates accused of a...

An Isle of Wight pub’s major redecoration plans and proposed name change have been shelved following opposition from a local parish council. The Sloop Inn, a grade II listed pub dating from the 18th century and known for its carvery...

The Isle of Wight Council marked Apprenticeship Week by raising a flag outside of Newport's County Hall earlier today (Monday). Since the introduction of the apprenticeship levy in 2017, more than 500 council and maintained school staff have embarked on...

An Isle of Wight town council could be about to scrap its Beach Safety Team, which a seafront café owner has warned will “absolutely end in tragedy”. At its meeting this evening (Monday), Ventnor Town Council (VTC) will consider slashing...

A conference dedicated to supporting children who have faced adverse experiences and early life trauma is set to take place at the Riverside Centre in Newport next month. The event, "From Safety to Success through Everyday Connection, Care, and Education",...

Isle of Wight residents now have the opportunity to borrow blood pressure monitors from local libraries for free. In September 2024 the Isle of Wight Council launched its blood pressure monitor loan scheme. High blood pressure puts extra strain on...

Van Mossel Esplanade's Škoda Master Technician Mike Trigg has been crowned the UK winner of the prestigious Škoda Challenge for the Technician role. Competing against the best Škoda technicians from across the country, Mike Trigg emerged victorious after an intense...