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The Isle of Wight's Children In Care and Care Leavers Nurse Team has had additional funding cut, it has been confirmed. The service was designed to deliver direct clinical contact, advice and support to Children in Care/Care Leavers, their Carers...

The village of Carisbrooke - which now has just 2 pubs - once had as many as 8. At one time, Carisbrooke was the centre of the temperance movement for the Isle of Wight with many Temperance fetes and parades...

Cowes Week has announced that Cowes Yacht Haven (CYH), the marina at the mouth of the River Medina and the spiritual home of Cowes Week, has become an Official Sponsor, further increasing the support they already give the event in...

A new healthy weight loss programme is coming to the Isle of Wight this month. Gloji Isle of Wight offers a range of free options to help people lose weight and improve their well-being. The 12-week programme, run by healthy...

UKSA recently welcomed its Patron Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to its Founders’ Club dinner event to share some of the inspirational stories of beneficiaries the charity’s fundraising has contributed to. The event, held at Trinity House in London,...

A new Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) has been appointed for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary following a competitive interview process held last week. DCC Samantha (Sam) de Reya will join the force on Monday 7th August 2023 from Dorset...

The Wightlink User Group (WUG) be holding its 3rd demonstration next Saturday (15th July) at Western Gardens at the bottom of Union Street in Ryde. WUG aims to encourage changes that will benefit all residents of the island, their mainland...

At a scale and pace not seen before, Police across England and Wales have coordinated 1,000 search warrants against Organised Crime Groups (OCGs), with 16 warrants executed across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight leading to 8 arrests and more...

Around 400 pupils came under starter's orders at the Island’s 3rd PEACH Games last week. The games, launched by the Isle of Wight Council’s Public Health team in collaboration with Premier School Sport Coaching, marked a successful continuation for the...

The Isle of Wight Council's trailblazing family hubs welcomed the Government’s Early Years Advisor Dame Andrea Leadsom MP last week. The day-long visit provided the opportunity for the Island's early help teams to highlight the successes and ambitions of the...