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Greenmount Primary School has received the School Participation Award for their creative and collaborative entry based on the theme 'My place, through my eyes'. As part of the initiative, children were encouraged to produce artwork that reflected their home, school ...

Homeowners looking to reduce their energy bills are invited to attend the Island’s Retrofit Fair at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway next month (Wednesday 6th August). The free event is being organised by Future Isle of Wight CIC, a ...

A 58-year-old man remains in police custody after allegedly assaulting a child in the car park of St Mary’s Hospital. It was just before 21:00 last night (Friday) that Police were alerted to concerns for the welfare of a child. ...

A bid to turn a former gift shop into flats has been refused due to concerns it would have a ‘significantly adverse impact’ on an Isle of Wight town centre. Council officers turned down Mr M. Croll’s planning application to ...

The Isle of Wight Lottery has revealed its summer £5,000 winner as Patrick O’Connor - a WightFibre employee who only began playing the local lottery in September 2024. Patrick was presented with the £5,000 cheque earlier today and was left ...

Calls for the National Curriculum to include advice on how young people can avoid the dangers of social media have been made to parliamentarians by members of the Isle of Wight Youth Trust Taskforce. Lily and Molly, part of a ...

A revised proposal for 9 ‘high-quality, purpose-built family homes’ on disused land behind an Isle of Wight pub is facing public opposition. County Hall has received 16 objections to Cordage 11’s plans for 1 2x-bedroom house, 5x 3-bedroom houses and ...

As one of the most hyped Grand Slam finals in memory, people all over were eagerly awaiting the conclusion of another unforgettable Wimbledon fortnight. This year’s Championships provided a fantastic combination of rising talent, veteran grit, and compelling storylines en ...

Newport man Aaron Thomas, who admitted his third drug driving offence at just 20 years old, will be sentenced later this year. Thomas, of Fairlee Road, appeared in Isle of Wight Magistrates Court this morning (Tuesday) charged with drug driving, ...

Parts of the derelict Ocean Hotel in Sandown have sold at auction for a combined total of £616,000 - significantly above their combined guide prices. The once grand seafront property has a complex history involving the Carlauren Group and its ...