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SEX OFFENDER CAUGHT WITH INDECENT IMAGES JUST 5 MONTHS AFTER CONVICTION
The man, previously caught by 'paedophile hunters', was found to be in possession of more than 200 images...
Read moreDetailsRED SQUIRRELS TRAINED TO DELIVER POST IN RURAL ISLE OF WIGHT TRIAL
A pilot scheme to train red squirrels to deliver letters across rural parts of the Isle of Wight is said to be underway, in a bid to improve postal efficiency.
Read moreDetailsNEW SANDWICH AND SPUD BAR OPENS IN SHANKLIN WITH FOCUS ON LOCAL PRODUCE
A new food venture focused on locally sourced ingredients and healthier eating has opened its doors in Shanklin, led by Army veteran Kelly Way.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT DRIVERS TO FACE NEW ‘UPRIGHT TEST’ AFTER SURGE IN CARS ON ROOFS
The assessment will focus on completing bends without rotating, recognising early signs of inversion and maintaining a stable wheel-to-road relationship...
Read moreDetails£1.2 MILLION MAKEOVER FOR ICONIC BUSY BEE AS NEW ERA BEGINS
'We don't plan to ruin Christmas World like everyone has said. We plan to build on what Busy Bee have already established and make it even better.'
Read moreDetailsSEAVIEW SALON WITH STRONG COMMUNITY SPIRIT CELEBRATES AWARD SHORTLISTING
Serendipity, has recently been shortlisted for the Small Business Awards UK (SBA) and is celebrating the community it has built over the years.
Read moreDetails‘OPPRESSIVE LIVING CONDITIONS’ CITED AS NEWPORT HOUSING PLANS REFUSED
A project to redevelop a former car wash and private car park in the Isle of Wight’s county town with housing has been rejected by the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsCOUNCILLOR ‘SEETHING’ AS SOUTHERN WATER NO-SHOW SPARKS ANGER
Southern Water has come under fire for missing another meeting at County Hall, condemned as 'disgraceful' and 'unacceptable' by an Isle of Wight councillor.
Read moreDetailsNEW SEND PROVISION CREATED AS COUNCIL BOOSTS LOCAL EDUCATION SUPPORT
The Isle of Wight Council has expanded specialist education provision across the Island, increasing local support for children and young people with additional needs.
Read moreDetailsNEW ‘CONNECT TO WORK’ PROGRAMME LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT ISLE OF WIGHT JOB SEEKERS
A new employment support programme designed to help residents overcome barriers to work has officially launched on the Isle of Wight.
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