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A total of 28 pairs took part in the final competition of the IWLGA golfing calendar with Osborne Golf Club as the venue for the 13-hole Stableford which was played ahead of the Association's Annual General Meeting (AGM). Last year’s...

An Isle of Wight councillor has said he would “love” council tax support to be “more generous” ahead of a cabinet discussion on the issue this evening. Councillor Geoff Brodie, who represents Pan and Barton, expressed his support for a...

The Isle of Wight will Go Yellow for Mountbatten tomorrow (Friday 11th October). A series of fundraising events are taking place, involving schools, businesses and councils. Fundraisers, including teams at St Mary’s Hospital’s outpatients department, East Cowes Town Council, Pet...

As part of the Isle of Wight Council’s special educational needs (SEN) expansion programme, therapeutic spaces to support students and regulate their learning experiences effectively and independently have been created at St Georges Studio and Greenmount Primary. Working with Teaching...

East Cowes residents have been invited to help shape the town’s finances, including community project funding and a possible precept increase. A spokesperson for East Cowes Town Council said a public consultation starting on 12th October will gather residents’ views,...

Concerns about the Isle of Wight’s dentistry services still stand out in feedback on the Island’s health and social care services, a report has shown. In an intelligence document for 13th August to 12th September, Island watchdog Healthwatch Isle of...

Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight East, Joe Robertson, delivered his maiden speech in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Following parliamentary tradition, Joe paid tribute to his predecessor, Bob Seely, acknowledging his contribution to our nation’s understanding of...

A project to significantly improve the visitor facilities at Compton Bay - including brand new toilets - has now reached completion. Although there were a few teething problems with the initial opening of the new facilities, they are now fully...

A pensioner who sexually assaulted and took intimate photographs of a woman whilst she was unconscious is to be sentenced next month.  Edward Addison, 77, of no fixed abode, admitted sexual assault on a female and recording an image under...

Spice girl Geri Halliwell-Horner has revealed that one of her favourite places in nature is Priory Bay here on the Isle of Wight. WWF ambassadors and supporters have come together and revealed their daily doses of nature as part of...