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Sandown-based ICRTouch has been working on a collaborative project with the Isle of Wight Council Library Services as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to empowering young people on the Isle of Wight to explore digital industries. The ICRTouch team ...

Today’s dynamic technological landscape, businesses demand hosting solutions that are not only reliable but also fast, secure, and scalable. PQ.Hosting has emerged as a prominent player in this competitive market, offering innovative services that appeal to a wide range of ...

Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle RaceTeam members were in action on the mainland last week. On Tuesday, Jason Peach along with new signings Charis Jones and Jack Davies competed in #3 of the Goodwood Series. With a break of 2 riders up ...

A high number of people are attending the emergency department at St Mary's Hospital today (Wednesday), leading to a warning from the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. It's said that the majority of people attending St Mary's do require help, ...

Trinity Theatre’s annual community quiz has raised many thousands of pounds for Island-based charities over the years - with this year’s beneficiaries being the donkeys at Carisbrooke Castle. The quiz, run by Cowes Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society with quiz ...

An open day event celebrating the bicentenary of the RNLI was held at the Inshore Lifeboat Centre in East Cowes on Sunday, with hundreds of people turning out to explore what goes on down by the banks of the River ...

In a candid admission of past shortcomings, Evri, the UK-based parcel delivery firm, has openly acknowledged the issues that have plagued its reputation. As the holiday season of 2024 approaches, the company is determined to turn a new leaf, promising ...

Islander Megan Champney and her pony Penrock Perfect Puzzle have qualified for the 2024 Horse of the Year Show. Megan and her pony, who is also known as Portia, qualified for the national final which will take place at the ...

The thought of skydiving thousands of feet in the air may feel exciting and possibly a little daunting. It is common to feel a little nervous before the unforgettable experience, as it isn’t every day you get to jump out ...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has called on Island communities to support their local Post Offices. Mr Seely - who remains the local MP until Parliament is dissolved on Thursday - has noted that the services provided by the ...