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Joe Robertson, Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight East, has been elected to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee. There are only 2 places for Conservative MPs on the cross-party Committee, however, Joe was elected ...

Local business isleofwightjobs.com has been shortlisted for Best Regional Job Board at the National Online Recruitment Awards 2024. The National Online Recruitment Awards (NORAs) are entirely dedicated to the continual improvement and evolution of the candidate experience and all nominations ...

East Cowes Vics have been drawn away from home against Hellenic League leaders Hartpury University in the 2nd Round of the FA Vase on Saturday 9th November. Hartpury University have had a rapid rise up the non-league pyramid. The club ...

Vectis Radio has announced the return of its annual Isle of Wight Community Awards, this time at a new venue. Taking place on Friday 28th March, at Caffe Isola in Newport, the community radio station is offering a chance for ...

The Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Race Team held the last of its hill climbs for the season on Sunday 13th October. On a cold but sunny morning, over 30 riders took on the last event of the season, the Blackgang Climbs, ...

Islanders are being invited to be dazzled by the electrifying energy and timeless appeal of Chicago: The Musical Teen Edition, which takes to the stage at Medina Theatre from 28th-30th October. This iconic production, adapted specifically for young performers, will ...

Community Dance Isle of Wight is to host a dance event at Quay Arts on Saturday 9th November, from 15:30. 'Generate Dance' will be an uplifting and inspiring afternoon of dance performances showcasing mature dance companies, Samphire from the Isle ...

The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service provided 670 people with lifesaving skills this year on World Restart a Heart Day (RSHD). Staff and pupils from over 20 schools across the Island were welcomed into 7 different fire stations for the ...

A Newport man caught drug driving has been banned from the roads for 18 months. Russell Voysey, 51, of Prospect Road, admitted drug driving (cannabis) when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court earlier this week (22nd October). ...

The Society of Past Lady Hampshire Captains recently held their annual Autumn Competition at the stunning Hockley Golf Club. There were over 70 pairs taking part in the competition. The winners of their handicap division - and the winners of ...