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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...

A fried chicken takeaway could open in Newport, despite community and environmental health objections from the community council. Mr T Pirapagaran’s proposal for a takeaway on the ground floor of an empty retail unit at 79 St James Street has...

Cowes Town Council has voted to formally oppose the proposed closure of Cowes Primary School, standing in solidarity with the hundreds of local residents who have voiced their concerns. The motion, introduced to Full Council by Councillor Jock Rafferty, received...

It has been confirmed that Ryde-based dental provider Denbigh House will be taking over NHS dental services in the West Wight from November. Weeks of discussions have been taking place between NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight and local NHS...

Acclaim Logistics has opened a brand new 16,000 sq. ft. receiving centre in Chandler’s Ford to support exponential Isle of Wight growth. In response to growing demand and an ongoing commitment to providing exceptional service to customers on the Isle...

With the recent heavy rainfall again highlighting the difficulties caused by flooding, Island Roads is again reminding landowners what they should do to help keep the Island’s highway network clear of water. The Isle of Wight’s highway drainage system is...