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Following the successful delivery of the Go for Growth programme in 2023, Digital Islands is now set to run an exciting new business support programme in 2024. The main difference for 2024 is that the programme will be run in...

Fewer people with mental health issues and dementia are being sent off the Isle of Wight, after changes at St Mary’s Hospital. The specialist Shackleton ward closed 5 years ago over care and staffing concerns. Since then, Island patients with...

Police investigating a series of arson attacks in East Cowes have released their prime suspect from bail whilst enquiries continue. A 56-year-old man was arrested at Kingslea Park in the town last September as part of a major investigation into...

The Isle of Wight Council has revealed the proposed school term dates for the 2025/26 academic year, which look set to be rubber-stamped next week. Local families can now start to think about planning their holidays for the latter part...

The Bay area Town and Parish councils of Sandown, Shanklin and Lake, in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, are looking for community representatives for the next wave of activities to be delivered within the scope of the Bay...

Celebrating 25 years in 2024, the Isle of Wight Walking Festival has released the first set of walks that can be enjoyed in this year’s Spring event. The multi-award winning event is back from 11th-19th May 2024, aimed at encouraging...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is launching its Let's Talk initiative today (Wednesday). The survey is intended to be a new approach to local policing and tackle the things that matter most to the community. The new Let’s Talk...

The winner of a new poster competition will see their artwork displayed on buses and trains across the Isle of Wight. Launched earlier this week by the Isle of Wight Council in partnership with Southern Vectis and the Isle of...

£86,000 is to be spent on refurbishing office space at Seaclose in Newport to establish a dedicated Coroners' Court for the Isle of Wight, in a bid to reduce one of the worst inquest backlogs in the country. The troubles...

12-year-old Noah Gartell from Yarmouth is continuing to make a name for himself as a top snooker talent. Noah was in action last weekend in not 1 but 2 tournaments, firstly competing in the 2nd stage of the EPSB PowerGlide...