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An Isle of Wight Liberal Democrat councillor has warned the loss of doctors is an 'ongoing threat' on the Island. In an interview, Councillor Michael Lilley flagged improving the Isle of Wight’s GP services and attracting more GPs as a ...

Time is running out for residents to have their say on proposed changes to the Isle of Wight Council's Local Council Tax Support Scheme. Nearly 10,000 Islanders receive council tax support this way, including those in work but below a ...

A 24-year-old Shanklin woman has been arrested on suspicion of numerous drugs offences after Police raided a residential home on a quiet lane in Rookley on Thursday afternoon. Officers clad in protective equipment arrived at Harts Lane at just before ...

Cowes Enterprise College is set to ban its students from using their phones during the school day following an announcement from the Ormiston Academies Trust. The trust, which oversees a total of 42 state schools across the country, is looking ...

Tim and Emma Foster, who have run Godshill's The Taverners for the last 5 years, are to step down next month. Taking to their Facebook page this afternoon, the husband and wife pair have said they have made the 'difficult' ...

Southern Vectis is offering half-price travel for the whole of World Car Free Day on Sunday 22nd September, in a bid to encourage more people to use sustainable transport.   Anyone using the bus operator’s app will be able to ...

Good weather on Friday welcomed visitors to the Southampton International Boat Show at Mayflower Park over the weekend. It runs through to the 22nd of September and is the 55th edition. Cherry Godfrey Insurance, which has a branch in Newport ...

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club travelled the short distance to Southampton last weekend for the season-ending South Coast Championships. The club had entered 11 crews, with the Men’s Junior four of Arlo Adds, Carter Horrix, Louis Sheasby, Fred Giemza-Pipe and Esme ...

The Isle of Wight Jazz Weekend gets underway this Wednesday with a set from vocalist and bass player Nicola Farnon at Newport Methodist Church. Brought up in a musical family, Nicola originally studied classical cello and piano before embracing jazz. ...

Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club saw 18 teams of ladies take to the course for a 9-hole Pinehurst Foursomes Stableford competition on Tuesday 10th September.  Taking 1st place was Jane Wilson and Bev Lowrie with 29 points.  Runners-up were Penny ...