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Orchard House Care Home marked Alzheimer’s Awareness Month with a special music therapy event, bringing joy and engagement to residents living with dementia. The care home welcomed local performer Paulo, whose uplifting performance provided an afternoon of entertainment and connection. ...

The Lymington Challenge Offshore Powerboat race will take place on Saturday (21st September), which will see teams competing in the last and 4th round of the 2024 UKOPRA Championships. 20 teams from across the UK and Europe, including boats from ...

A pair of teens have been arrested following an incident in which a boy was allegedly threatened with a knife on a Southern Vectis bus last night (Sunday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 21:49 to reports ...

Sports betting helps players immerse themselves in the gaming action and leverage their knowledge of their favorite games or athletes to make a profit. However, successful bettors need an effective strategy to limit their losses and boost their profitability. Developing ...

The Diocese of Portsmouth has given its response to the Isle of Wight Council's recent proposal to close 3 Church of England schools. It has pledged to play a robust and constructive part in any consultation process to close Oakfield ...

A campaign against ExxonMobil’s Solent CO2 Pipeline is 'out of the starting blocks' after a Brighstone meeting last week. Hosted by Councillor Claire Critichison for Chale, Niton and Shorwell, Councillor Nick Stuart and the starter of the petition opposing the ...

Wight Tricks Academy recently delivered an outstanding performance at the inaugural NO RIVALS UK Tricking Championships held in Glasgow, Scotland. Competing against top talent from across the UK, the team brought home an impressive tally of 7 podium finishes across ...

A 59-year-old Ryde carer has said he is in 'financial ruin' as a result of a nearly 4-month wait for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Kevin Owen has been unemployed since May which he says has lost him ...

2 of the Isle of Wight’s most critical issues are set to be discussed by councillors at County Hall later this week. The Isle of Wight Council’s Full Council meeting on Wednesday (18th September) will discuss the Island’s crisis-hit ferry ...

A Wroxall teenager driving a friend's car panicked when he saw Police after realising he didn't have his seatbelt on, a court has heard. Joseph Graham, 18, of St Martin's Road in Wroxall, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates ...