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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary's specialist dog unit has welcomed 2 newly trained police dogs, boosting the force's ability to detect illegal drugs across the Isle of Wight.

It has been said that delays in sourcing specialist spare parts are preventing Shanklin's iconic Cliff Lift from returning to service.

An innovative new research study aimed at preventing childhood asthma has launched on the Isle of Wight, with families invited to take part.

A drug driver from Cowes, who was due to start a role in the Royal Navy, has seen the offer rescinded, a court was told.

Financial scams disproportionately hit smaller towns and close-knit communities where word-of-mouth trust runs high. When someone in a local group recommends a trading opportunity that seems to offer fast profits, it's easy to see why people lower their guard. Unfortunately, ...

Islanders and mainlanders may scroll and stream in much the same way, but your free time still has its own Island flavour. On the Isle of Wight, leisure is shaped by ferries and seasons, plus the knowledge that ‘just popping ...

Britain's relationship with money is changing shape. A decade ago, most people paid for things with a card or cash and thought little about what happened behind the scenes. Now a large share of everyday purchases run through digital tools: ...

The company, that has come under heavy scrutiny recently, says the investment will go towards identifying 'quick fixes' across the Island.

BREAKING: Emergency services are on scene at a road traffic collision on the outskirts of Newport this evening (Wednesday).

A long-vacant shop in Ryde town centre could soon be brought back into use as a modern convenience store, selling alcohol from 06:00 to 01:00 daily. Jonathan Prathab Antony Pathinathan Croos has applied for a premises licence for an off-licence ...