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The charity South Wight Area Youth (SWAY) is looking to build a new hub in Chale Green, that would include youth services and be a facility for local residents, following successful fundraising campaigns. At the moment, SWAY provides outreach services...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is bringing a ground-breaking new programme to the Island's primary schoolchildren designed to broaden horizons, challenge stereotypes and develop the skills and sense of self to help them reach their full potential. The Solent...

A pair of Newport attractions will each have a ‘free entry day’ to mark the Isle of Wight Council’s participation in the Heritage Open Days held across England in September. Isle of Wight Council’s Museum of Island History in Newport’s...

Isle of Wight marine equipment specialist Spinlock has unveiled its impressive new headquarters at a historic landmark - Cowes Town Police Station. Spinlock, honoured with the first King’s Award for Innovation in April, is now operating from the 125-year-old building...

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has publicly thanked the commitment of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and all those who protect and serve the public. The nation came together on Saturday (9th September) to show its support for...

Whitegates Jetty and landing stage in Cowes is set for a significant overhaul in October. The existing pontoon, walkway and handrails will be removed and replaced, as will a number of the timber beams. The decking on the access bridge...

As the RAAC crisis continues to make headlines across the country, the Island’s hospital is free of crumbling concrete, according to the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. A Trust spokesperson has confirmed that none of its estate, which includes St...

A Ryde man has been fined £660 after he was convicted of driving without insurance and a valid licence. Charles Tom, 54, of St John's Wood Road in Ryde, was charged with driving without 3rd party insurance and driving otherwise...

‘It is all getting too much and the stress keeps building up’ are the words of an Isle of Wight woman who has to frequently travel to the mainland with her partner for hospital treatment. Speaking to the Isle of...

Police are urging residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to remain vigilant following 17 reports of courier fraud since the start of August – with 1 couple losing £70,000. This type of fraud typically sees a victim receive...