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All options put forward for the major restructure of Hampshire’s councils remain in play as the Government launches the next stage of the process.

Lake Parish Council launched its annual budget consultation at a recent meeting at Lake's Gathering Place.

Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club hosted the Isle of Wight Rowing Forum’s Indoor Rowing Championships on Sunday (16th November).

BREAKING: As temperatures start to plummet, for the first time this Winter season Island Roads will be deploying its fleet of gritters across the Isle of Wight tonight (Wednesday).

Isle of Wight author Jo Cooper is set to release her latest historical novel, bringing to life the story of Nurse Peggy - a character inspired by her own mother’s experiences during the early years of the Second World War.

BREAKING: A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after he ran away from Police in Sandown last night (Tuesday).

The rural economy has vast potential despite facing several short-term challenges, according to the new President of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), Gavin Lane.

Around 30 Wight Tri members took part in the latest Carisbrooke Duathlon on Sunday (16th November), setting off from the Priory car park for a challenging multi-discipline course.

A motion aiming to improve men’s health outcomes on the Isle of Wight is set to be voted on at County Hall this evening as the Island faces one of the “highest” rates of male suicide in the UK.

The 10th Newport Brownies have celebrated an impressive 70 years since the unit – then known as a Pack – first opened in 1955.