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People on the Isle of Wight who need urgent mental health support can now access help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling NHS 111 free of charge and selecting the mental health option, option 2.

Opened in 1875 on the Ryde & Newport Railway, Havenstreet began as a rural crossing point before becoming the centre of the Island’s railway revival.

A pair of prison officers were left 'shocked and dumbfounded' after a disgusting, unprovoked spitting assaults from a convicted sex offender.

A new high-end restaurant backed by a figure linked to one of the Isle of Wight’s best-known hotels has opened in Bournemouth.

New measures to strengthen search and rescue response to incidents involving people with Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) will come into force from 15th April.

A proposal for 9 ‘much-needed’ houses on land in Wootton is facing criticism from the local parish council.

After more than 35 years as the Island’s number one commercial radio station, Isle of Wight Radio is preparing to turn back the clock with a brand new station.

A drunk postman found behind the wheel of his car with the engine running and the lights on has been handed 10-points on his licence.

A new initiative to boost road safety across even more local communities has seen more than 2,200 speeding offences captured in just over 7 months.

A unique programme offering experienced fire cadets a further insight into the fire service has been launched by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service's Children and Young People team.