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NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight is encouraging residents to choose the right NHS service to get the care they need in the right place, first time this August Bank Holiday (Monday 25th). With NHS services expected to be busy, ...

15 of the Isle of Wight’s bathing spots have been classed ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ by the Environment Agency (EA). The environmental protection and regulatory body’s Swimfo data currently shows no places which it advises against bathing on the Island and ...

More than a quarter of pupils attending mainstream secondary schools on the Isle of Wight have faced suspension. The Island’s 26.9% rate was highlighted at the recent children’s services, education and skills committee (CSESC) meeting, with Green Party councillor Joe ...

It used to be beaches, bazaars and baklava. But now, Turkey is just as well known for something else: smile makeovers. Each year, tens of thousands of Brits travel to Turkey not just for a holiday, but for a brand-new ...

In recent years, there's been a notable resurgence of interest in home preserving across the UK. Families are embracing the art of making and storing their own pantry essentials as a way to reconnect with age-old traditions. This trend isn't ...

Isle of Wight archer Summer Chambers has enjoyed an unforgettable weekend, securing Gold at the Junior Archery Series in Wallingford and retaining her title at the Mushroom Shoot in the New Forest. On Saturday, 14-year-old Summer lined up at the ...

The first of 2 new catamarans - HSC FastCat Shanklin - arrived in the Solent for Wightlink's Ryde-Portsmouth service on 18th August 2000. The second catamaran - HSC FastCat Ryde - arrived later that month. The cost of the 40m ...

TradeFest, the annual celebration of unbeatable kitchen deals exclusively for the trade, is set to arrive at Howdens' newest Isle of Wight store, Ryde. The depot, which opened its doors in April, has already created 6 new local jobs and ...

Ventnor was once again transformed into a dazzling display of light and celebration on Saturday (16th August) as the town’s illuminated carnival procession brought this year’s festivities to a close. Crowds lined the streets to watch glowing floats, vibrant costumes ...

A crash at the Yarbridge crossroads in Brading is causing lengthy delays for those travelling in and out of Sandown this afternoon (Monday). The incident occurred shortly before 15:25 and has seen a black Honda Civic HEV collide into the ...