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Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley secured a meeting with the Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security, Mike Kane MP, earlier this week. Among his portfolio, Mr Kane is the minister responsible for maritime and maritime accessibility. Mr Quigley ...

Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in Newport town centre this morning (Friday) which saw a dog seized. Police received reports of 2 men, who were in possession of a small terrier-type dog, acting in a drunk and ...

Islanders have given their reaction to the Isle of Wight cabinet’s school consultation vote. The cabinet’s decision to go ahead with cabinet member Jonathan Bacon and director of children’s services Ashley Whittaker’s consultation has continued to cause controversy as it ...

The chairman of the Isle of Wight Council is calling on Islanders to support a major Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance appeal which will help save lives. Councillor Karl Love made a special visit to the air ambulance ...

The Royal Yacht Squadron Isle of Wight Foundation has announced that it will be hosting its 4th Careers Fair on 26th September at the Castle, Cowes. The mission of the Foundation is to eliminate barriers for Island students and young ...

A 58-year-old man from Newport has been arrested on suspicion of causing unnecessary harm to an animal and being drunk and disorderly in a public place following an incident in Newport Town Centre this morning (Friday).  Police received reports of ...

Westridge Golf Centre was the venue for this year’s Cliff Dinham Salvers, with 18 pairs taking part in the medal Foursomes competition. The winning team on Monday (9th September) were Louise Webb and Jacky Cook from Westridge with a net-score ...

Fears will be conquered and personal challenges achieved when over 50 swimmers take part in the 14th West Wight Sports and Community Centre Solent Swim tomorrow (Saturday). The annual Solent Swim is organised by West Wight Sports & Community Centre ...

Brave fundraisers have touched the sky by taking part in the Isle of Wight’s first-ever wing walk, and by skydiving, to raise vital cash for Mountbatten Isle of Wight. Over £80,000 was raised for the charity it hosted a ground-breaking ...

Around 50 concerned parents, pupils and allies gathered outside County Hall yesterday afternoon (Thursday) to protest the proposed closure of 6 primary schools - but councillors last night decided to press ahead with the consultation process. Ashley Whittaker, the Council's ...