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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has funded 7 automated external defibrillators that will be in almost continuous circulation throughout the community, as they travel with staff and volunteers to events and talks that the charity attends.    An automated...

Freshwater Station was the little-used terminus for one of the lesser-used railway lines on the Isle of Wight, running from rural West Wight to the County Town of Newport. Transport links between West Wight and the rest of the Island...

Individuals, charities and other organisations that have benefitted from the thousands of pounds raised by the Long Lane Christmas Lights over the past 25 years are being invited to the big switch-on next Saturday (30th November). Terry and Sue Ramplin...

Protyre's Steven King has been recognised for 30 years of continuous service to the Lake-based business. Steven left school on a Friday and got straight into work on the Monday morning, never looking back. His unwavering commitment and dedication over...

Southern Housing’s extra care scheme in Ryde has been highly commended at this year’s Great British Care Awards for the South East region. Held on Friday 15th November, the awards honour some of the most incredible people and teams working...

Nettlecombe Farm has been awarded the Gold Award in the Isle of Wight Green Tourism Awards, managed by Visit Isle of Wight. This recognition celebrates the business's outstanding commitment to sustainability, eco-friendly practices, and support for the Island’s journey towards...

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced details of her annual awards ceremony which recognises and honours the invaluable contributions made by volunteers and partners to sustaining safer communities. The 2025 PCC Awards in March will shine a light...

A 5-year plan for conserving and enhancing the Isle of Wight’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) was unanimously approved by councillors this week. Full Council, one of County Hall’s prime decision-making bodies, decided to go ahead with the Isle...

Monday 11th November – Friday 15th November 2024 • Billie-joe Malston, 24, of Lea Road, Sandown pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin. They were fined £80 and ordered to pay...

Prolific thief Daniel Kilshaw is set to spend Christmas behind bars after an off-duty police officer caught him stealing in TK Maxx in Newport. Kilshaw, 43, of Cornwall Road in Ventnor, entered the store on Wednesday (20th November) and helped...