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ARRETON’S SHIPWRECK CENTRE COULD MOVE TO NEW HOME IN YARMOUTH
The former Yarmouth Primary School site could be sold off and made into a marine heritage centre, with a popular local attraction moving in. Yarmouth Primary School has been empty for more than a year after pupils moved down the road to Freshwater....
Read moreDetailsSURVEY REVEALS ISLANDERS ARE POSITIVE ABOUT DOCTOR’S SURGERY EXPERIENCES
Over 12,000 Islanders have responded to a recent survey on the services provided by GP practices across the Isle of Wight - with 93% of all responses being positive. Representatives from the Island's 3 Primary Care Networks - as well...
Read moreDetailsCOMMISSIONER AND CHIEF UNITE IN ZERO-TOLERANCE CAMPAIGN AGAINST RETAIL CRIME
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones and Chief Constable Scott Chilton have today (Wednesday) unveiled how they are turning the tide on retail crime and shoplifting, reporting an 83.3% increase in outcomes for victims. As part of Safer Business Action...
Read moreDetailsLATEST CASES AT THE ISLE OF WIGHT MAGISTRATES COURT (26TH FEBRUARY – 1ST MARCH 2024)
This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. The defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rule...
Read moreDetailsLACK OF SUITABLY SIZED MEDICAL SHARPS BINS BRANDED ‘UNACCEPTABLE’ BY COUNCILLORS
A 2-year conundrum for Isle of Wight sharps bin users has been branded “unacceptable” as responsibility has been pushed from one authority to another. The bins are a way to safely dispose of used medical needles for those who self-treat...
Read moreDetailsFIRE SERVICE AND HEALTH PARTNERS LAUNCH EMOLLIENTS FIRE SAFETY CAMPAIGN
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) have joined forces with the NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Community Pharmacy South Central to launch a safety campaign around the fire risks of...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT TOMATOES GIVEN SEAL OF APPROVAL IN NEW PRODUCE GUIDE
Arreton’s Isle of Wight Tomatoes has again been given the seal of approval as local food superstars in the latest guide to the best produce Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have to offer. The passionate producers, known for their...
Read moreDetailsKIDICAL MASS RIDE TO TAKE PLACE IN NEWPORT TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO CYCLE SAFELY
A 'Kidical' mass ride for young cyclists is to take place from Seaclose Park in Newport on Saturday 16th March. All are welcome to participate, including all ages and abilities. Under 16s should be accompanied by a responsible adult. Participants...
Read moreDetailsLEGENDARY SONGWRITER LARRY JOHN MCNALLY RETURNING TO COWES
Audiences can expect classic songwriting and storytelling from a truly unique voice on Monday (11th March) when Larry John McNally will be once more appearing live at Medina Bookshop in Cowes. When Medina Bookshop welcomed the American singer-songwriter to perform...
Read moreDetailsNEW SIGNS FOR SUPERBOWL DESPITE CONCERNS OVER LOSS OF CHARACTER
New signs will be added to Ryde's bowling alley — but it has led to fears it would 'remove' the historic identity of the building. The Pavilion on Ryde Esplanade has been a bowling alley for more than 30 years,...
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