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Ever found yourself scratching your head over what beats what in poker? You're definitely not alone. Understanding poker card combos is the cornerstone of becoming a savvy player. Whether you're a casual enthusiast or aiming to hit the big leagues, ...

2 young women - Clara Green and Annie Morgan - were sentenced to terms of imprisonment by Newport magistrates for a series of audacious frauds, the Hampshire Advertiser reported on 18th September 1924. The pair - who were said to ...

The young driver of a car that careered into the path of an oncoming pick up truck near Ventnor is lucky to be alive, escaping this afternoon's horror crash with a serious arm injury. Emergency services - including the Hampshire ...

The Isle of Wight Homes and Interiors Show, which took place on 12th and 13th October, was the biggest yet with quality home and interior businesses exhibiting and more than 1,600 visitors attending across the weekend. The event, sponsored by ...

A bid to turn a Freshwater building into an office has been made following 3 failed attempts to convert the space in the face of ongoing opposition. Callum Hill has sought to change a New Village site, described as a ...

Directors of the Isle of Wight Care Partnership held a summit with local MPs Joe Robertson and Richard Quigley last week to discuss the critical challenges faced by adult social care providers on the Isle of Wight. The meeting focused ...

A serious crash on the main Ventnor to Whitwell Road has resulted in a large emergency service response this afternoon (Friday), including from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Police, fire and ambulance crews are all on scene ...

A local student nurse is taking on the Great South Run this Sunday in aid of a children’s heart charity.  21-year-old Katie Bache, who lives in East Cowes, will be running in aid of the Tiny Tickers ‘The Tiny Hearts ...

Struggling with unhealthy plants? Soil pH can be the problem. Proper pH in plant health is crucial for nutrient absorption. This article explains how to test and adjust soil pH levels. Understanding Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is looking for volunteers to get local businesses, schools, clubs and groups to get CPR confident through its new CPR Skills for Life programme.   More than 400 people have taken part in the ...