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Wootton Primary School has been described as ‘welcoming’ and ‘highly ambitious’ following a recent ungraded inspection by Ofsted. A report from the government’s schools inspectorate said pupils are enthusiastic about their learning, settle into school quickly and develop positive learning...

More than 350 fatbergs – vile lumps of fat, oil and grease mixed with wet wipes and other unmentionable material which clog sewer pipes - were blasted away across the Isle of Wight's sewer network in the past year. The...

A man who was clocked by Wightlink staff as being under the influence of drink or drugs was later stopped by Police in Wootton, where he tested positive for drug driving, a court has heard. 24-year-old Tony Rusher, of Eversley...

The Isle of Wight is famed for its music festivals attracting the greatest from across the world, but we have plenty of homegrown talent of our own. Musicians born, bred or resident on the Island have achieved world recognition in...

Bad weather has forced the postponement of Sandown's New Year fireworks display for the second year running. Plans were in place for the annual New Year’s Day display to take place on the seafront on Wednesday evening. But adverse weather...

Dedicated and generous members of the public have been praised by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, for getting its Operation Airbase appeal total to £1million for Christmas.    A pledge worth £100,000 from The Vinehill Trust, a...

HRH The Princess Royal has agreed to act as Patron of the Island Sailing Club in Cowes, it has been announced. Princess Anne and her husband, Timothy Laurence, are keen sailors and are well-known in Cowes. The pair can often...

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is asking patients and their families to return any unwanted care equipment this Christmas and New Year. The NHS and Social Care loan out items including walking sticks, frames, crutches and commodes, but these...

Isorropia Foundation has been awarded over £1million from the Government’s Community Ownership Fund to purchase Medina Valley Centre on the outskirts of Newport. This funding will enable the Foundation - a Community Interest Company - to purchase and begin the...

A water treatment works in St Helens could be expanded as part of an upgrade to increase its capacity. Southern Water has applied to the Isle of Wight Council for planning permission for a change of use of land and...