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This international Control Room Week (21st- 27th October) Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is celebrating its people in control and  and seeking new recruits to join the team, answering 999 calls and being that first point ...

Paramedics, firefighters and the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance have been called to Bembridge this afternoon (Monday) in response to an ongoing medical emergency in the village. A single fire appliance from Ryde was the first on scene ...

Parents marched through Newport town centre this morning (Monday) in protest at County Hall plans that could see the closure of 6 primary schools. Holding placards reading ‘Small Local Schools are the BEST’, ‘Hey, STARMER, Help us Save our Schools!’ ...

Hair transplants are becoming more and more popular, even for Wightians.  But finding out the actual hair transplant cost is not always as straightforward.  While there’s only a few local options, there are literally 1000s of clinics worldwide. So let’s ...

Runners of all abilities are being challenged to take on a race with a difference at the IW Steam Railway this November. Race The Train on Saturday 2nd November will see runners attempt to complete a 5km course between Wootton ...

A car has left the carriageway and become stuck in a hedge between Whitwell and Ventnor this afternoon (Monday) following a period of torrential downpours. A red Vauxhall Corsa has left Whitwell Road near to the junction with St Lawrence ...

A van driver seen swerving, driving onto pavements and damaging street furniture in Newport earlier today (Monday) has been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drugs.  At around 09:30 Police received several calls stating that a blue VW ...

Future Works - an event that gives young people aged 16-30 an opportunity to meet others in the creative industries, make connections, and start collaborating - is holding its 4th meet at Strings in Newport on 7th November. Each Future ...

Cowes Primary School has had a very busy few weeks. staging both the Harvest Festival and the annual pumpkin carving competition. The winner from each class in the Pumpkin Carving Competition received a certificate and a small prize. The produce ...

Isle of Wight, Ventnor and Sandown & Shanklin all swallowed the bitter taste defeat on Saturday (19th October). In Hampshire Counties 2, Isle of Wight suffered their heaviest home loss in several years against league leaders Winchester II. The visitors ...