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Owen Chambers, who was handed a suspended prison sentence for his dangerous driving which resulted in a young boy being injured, will not have his sentence reviewed, the Attorney General's Office has confirmed. 18-year-old Chambers, of Mountbatten Drive in Newport,...

The Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet now finds itself at loggerheads with members of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee over tax breaks for private schools. The executive voted on Thursday evening to go ahead with a recommendation to exclude fee-paying schools...

A 2-bedroom apartment could be formed behind a new laundrette in Sandown. Deven Thakrar applied to County Hall for a change of use of the rear of Isle of Wight solicitors Jerome and Co’s former ground floor offices at 11...

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has partnered with global pharmaceutical company, Boehringer Ingelheim, to launch a new initiative aimed at improving chronic kidney disease screening. This collaboration focuses on identifying and supporting individuals at higher risk of developing chronic...

41-year-old Scott Carpenter has been handed a suspended prison sentence following an Isle of Wight Council investigation that uncovered fraudulent activities amounting to more than £162,000. Carpenter, who - ironically - ran Bespoke Carpentry and Building Services IOW, appeared before...

Freshwater's Fuoco Pizza has been handed a 1-star hygiene rating after inspectors found there to be mould on a stone chopping board and no running hot water. Environmental Health Inspectors from the Isle of Wight Council found no less than...

The liquidators appointed to oversee the winding up of the company behind The George Hotel in Yarmouth, which owes over £1million, are yet to comment on the situation. Earlier this year, Companies House was looking to strike-off Solent Views Hotels...

Midwives at St Mary's Hospital have been recognised in the National 2025 UK Mum (Maternity Unit Marvels) Awards. The UK MUM Awards is an opportunity to showcase stories of exceptional maternity and neonatal care in the UK and gives families...

For the 3rd year running, Binstead Primary School athletes will be flying the flag for the Isle of Wight at the Hampshire Indoor Athletics finals. The 12-strong team (6 boys and 6 girls, all aged 10 or 11) will be...

An Isle of Wight seaside town’s high street could get a new one-bedroom flat. Mr M. Pennells applied to the Isle of Wight Council for a change of use of part of the ground and first floor of 17 High...