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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...

The Isle of Wight’s ruling administration has confirmed Island bus fares will go up to £3 and that there will be no extra subsidies, including for the Island's youth. The Isle of Wight Youth Council asked at Wednesday's Full Council...

A former chocolate shop in Godshill - which has sat empty for several years - could once again be used for retail purposes. Lesley Hall’s listed building consent and planning permission applications seek to retain the Grade II listed Isle...

An appeal for the Isle of Wight Council to support small businesses and seek help from Westminster passed without opposition at County Hall earlier this week (Wednesday). Councillor Matthew Price’s motion, which stated it is now ‘crucial’ the council asks...

Storage space above a former charity shop in Shanklin is to be converted into 2 new flats. Mr M. Pennells of Pennells Developments Ltd gained prior approval to convert the first and second floors of 17 High Street in Shanklin...

Police are investigating after 2 people were bitten by a dog in East Cowes over the past week, with the offending animal's owner now identified. 3 separate incidents are reported to have occurred on 12th, 15th and 19th November. The...

Calbourne-based IFPL Group, global leaders in the design and manufacture of products that enhance an aircraft cabin interior, are celebrating the production of their 4millionth unit. This incredible achievement highlights the company’s continued growth and innovation post-COVID as it celebrates...