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Are you interested in pursuing a career in software development and testing? With the rapid growth of the tech industry, there has never been a better time to enter this field. However, starting out can be overwhelming as there are ...

A 5% council tax increase has been approved, which means Isle of Wight council taxpayers will see bills rise by an average of £90 per year. It means a Band D taxpayer will now pay £1,908.39 in the 12 months ...

The troubled Cowes Floating Bridge takes an extra 1 minute 30 seconds to cross the River Medina than its predecessor - but bringing back Floating Bridge 5 is not an option due to new rules imposed by Cowes Harbour Commission, ...

Blackgang Chine has revealed that its newest ride - The Jolly Robin - will be swinging into the park later this year, nestled amongst a much-expanded Pirate Cove. The name is, of course, a nod to the ride being the ...

Sue with her 2 sons, Jayden (left) and Lucas (right) Mum-of-4 Sue Bulmer has thanked the generosity of those who donated funds towards her cancer treatment, which has allowed her more time with her family. In 2009, at just 35-years-old ...

Monday 19th February – Friday 23rd February 2024 • Joshua Green, 34, of Yarborough Road, East Cowes pleaded guilty to using threatening / abusive words / behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress. He was handed a 12-month conditional ...

Police are on the hunt for a slippery duo who stole £10,000 worth of suncream from Boots stores across the Isle of Wight earlier this week. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has launched an investigation into a series of ...

A lack of available fire crews and several large-scale incidents saw mainland firefighters respond to 15 emergencies on the Isle of Wight last year - twice as many as in 2022. A Freedom of Information request by the Local Democracy ...

Mental health services for young people on the Island have received a huge boost thanks to a £200,000 Government grant to develop an Early Intervention Hub. The grant has been awarded to the Isle of Wight Youth Trust, the Island’s ...

A major Isle of Wight housing development could be given the green light next week to build 70 homes on a greenfield site. Plans to extend the recently constructed Burt Close scheme in Shalfleet have been with the Isle of ...