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Bee-loving Island Roads employee Alan Ransom created a buzz at his workplace when he used his apiarian expertise to rehome a swarm that had taken up temporary residence in the company car park. Around 2,000 bees had stopped off in...

Acclaim Logistics has been awarded the prestigious Regional Depot of the Year by APC, the award-winning parcel network operating throughout the United Kingdom. The Regional Depot of the Year award recognises excellence in service, operational performance, and customer satisfaction within...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been shortlisted for a Healthcare People Management Association (HPMA) award. This nomination is for the delivery of a successful collaboration project with trade unions which has improved flexible working opportunities for all employees....

In the week John Constable's 'The Cornfield' went on display in Newport High Street, the Isle of Wight Council underlined its focus on culture-led regeneration by adopting a new cultural strategy. The cultural blueprint aims to place the arts, culture...

BT are reporting a significant increase in accidental calls to the 999/112 service following a recent Android update that triggers an SOS when a button on the side of your phone is pressed 5 times. Calls to 999 where the...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (16th June 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13368 £100.00 17774 £100.00 14842 £100.00 9179 £100.00 4045 £100.00 14813 £100.00 9545 £100.00 17761 £100.00 17454 £100.00 3074 £100.00 15037

Greenmount Primary School in Ryde has been told it 'requires improvement' following a visit from Ofsted inspectors back in April. Inspectors graded the school - which is now one of the biggest Primary schools on the Island following the move...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...

Monday 5th June – Friday 9th June 2023 • Oliver Cooper, 19, of Whitcombe Road, Newport pleaded guilty to drug driving (cannabis). He was banned from driving for 12 months, fined £195 and ordered to pay £85 costs. • Robert Mccamley,...

The final decision on a controversial housing development in Bembridge has been delayed. A 56-property housing scheme on Steyne Road in Bembridge was due to be heard by the Isle of Wight Council’s planning committee on Tuesday (13th June). However,...