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The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been awarded a coveted Gold Award by the Ministry of Defence as part of their Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The Gold Award follows the trust’s successful receipt of silver in June 2023 and recognises...

There are now only a few weeks to go before the Southampton International Boatshow (SIBS) opens in Mayflower Park and the surrounding area, including the ever-popular on-the-water displays based on the pontoons. As always, Isle of Wight companies are attending...

A community support worker has had to quit his job after being found slumped at the wheel whilst high on ketamine. 36-year-old Sam Tilbury, of Salters Road in Ryde, admitted 1 charge of drug driving when he appeared before the...

Britain's most feared prisoner, serial killer Robert Maudsley - aka Hannibal the Cannibal - has twice been behind bars on the Isle of Wight. The killer-of-4 is said to hold the world record for years spent in solitary confinement: 46...

A drink and drug driver from Whippingham who crashed his Ford Focus before fleeing the scene has admitted his guilt at court. 32-year-old Michael Knight pleaded guilty to 4 charges when he appeared before Magistrates on Friday morning (23rd August)....

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is taking part in a surrender and compensation scheme for zombie-style knives and zombie-style machetes being launched by the Government on Monday (26th August). The scheme will see a 1-month surrender period for owners...

The vibrant creativity of Isle of Wight artists will be showcased at the annual Open Studios event between now and Sunday 8th September 2024. Steeped in a rich history of fostering community and creativity, the event opens doors — quite literally...

Mountbatten Isle of Wight has rolled out a brand new adaptive vehicle, supplied by Island-based charity, the Tennyson Memorial Ambulance Trust. The shiny new VW Caddy also sports a historic registration number — one that has been used since 1966....

The boss of a local taxi firm has appeared in court charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a crash between a taxi and a rapid response ambulance in September last year. 72-year-old Roger Coombes, of Fairlee Road...

Anti-social behaviour at Los Altos Park in Sandown has led to intervention from a local councillor and Police. Nighttime patrols are being stepped up at the popular park following complaints. Ian Ward, Isle of Wight councillor for Sandown South, contacted...