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The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed on a playing field in Binstead in response to a medical emergency at a nearby address this afternoon (Monday). It was just before 17:00 that emergency services were alerted to ...

There are currently no confirmed plans to build a multi-storey car park at St Mary’s Hospital, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has said, despite the idea first being touted almost 18 months ago. Back in November 2023, the Trust ...

Dover Park Primary School has recently partnered with the Angling Trust to integrate fishing into their curriculum, providing pupils with a unique and engaging learning experience. Driven by sports coach, Yvette Henry, the collaboration aims to leverage the sport of ...

Ventnor Men's team beat Warsash 4-0 to become the winners of the Portsmouth & District LTA Winter Men's Div 1 on Sunday at Ventnor Tennis Club. Ventnor Men's 1st pair of Elliot Jones and Hugh Idle played Warsash's 2nd pair ...

A conference dedicated to supporting children who have faced adverse experiences and early life trauma that took place earlier this month has been described as ‘magnificent’, ‘informative’ and ‘inspirational’. The fully-booked event, run by the Isle of Wight Council's Virtual ...

Newport's Junior Men's crew, consisting of Jake Garner, Nate Hamilton, Boris Hare, and Connor Garner - coxed by Junior Captain, Mariana Hare - won their class of 9 crews in Div 1 at the Southampton Head of the River race. ...

Prolific thief Daniel Kilshaw has been locked up behind bars once again, this time for breaking into Sandown's Jhoots Pharmacy on no fewer than 4 occasions. It was during the early hours of 24th January this year that Kilshaw threw a ...

The first monthly Major of the 2025-26 Season at Westridge Golf Club saw 45 members taking part in the Spring Cup on Sunday 9th March. Scoring would prove difficult. With no one breaking par, Rod Little came out on top ...

A man sustained an injury to his chest - thought to have been caused by a knife - during a public order incident at Newport Bus Station last night (Sunday). It has been confirmed that 3 men have been arrested ...

Totland's Inglefield Care Home, has once again been recognised as one of the Top 20 Care Homes in the UK for 2025, as rated by carehome.co.uk. The carehome.co.uk Top 20 Awards are based on reviews from residents, their families, and ...