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Niton Primary School is celebrating after being awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) after successfully evidencing the strength of its science curriculum.  The PSQM is a national award scheme, presented to schools where effective science leadership is beginning to ...

Island Roads' fleet of gritters will be out and about twice in the next 24 hours as temperatures continue to plummet. Gritters have already been out and about on Monday and Tuesday this week in what has been a bitterly ...

Joe Robertson MP has called on Isle of Wight Council Leader Phil Jordan and his Cabinet to respect the decision of Full Council by rejecting the Labour Government’s fast-tracked proposal for a mainland-based Mayor with jurisdiction over the Island. Following ...

Ryde & Sandown Beach Lifeguards have opened applications for the 2025 summer season.  Becoming a Lifeguard with RBLG puts you on the frontline of coastal safety services on the Isle of Wight. RBLG (Registered Charity 1174631) is looking for some ...

Evia Aero, a pioneering German company dedicated to transforming European travel through sustainable and carbon-neutral aviation, has signed a letter of intent with Britten-Norman to purchase 15 new Islander aircraft. The 15 Islander aircraft acquired from Britten-Norman will commence delivery ...

Image: Macaire Associates Architecture/IWC More than 6 years after being ravaged by fire, part of the former Tarvic2 hotel in Sandown could soon be demolished to make way for 10 new seaside apartments. Mr Farid Barsoum has submitted a planning ...

There was a staggering increase in emergencies for the region’s air ambulance, as the specialist medics responded to 2,544 calls for help in 2024—the most in a calendar year for the lifesaving charity. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance ...

Millions of players log on to the UK online casino industry every day to enjoy their favorite games. However, as gambling gets increasingly digitized, protecting player data is a top priority for operators. Due to cyber threats soaring high, UK ...

The countdown to the 2025 Six Nations is almost complete with the best countries in Europe poised to go head-to-head for a chance to win one of the most coveted pieces of silverware on the international calendar. Ireland have the ...

Your bathroom deserves to be more than just a place to get ready for the day. It can be a personal escape - a space where you unwind, relax, and recharge. Whether you’re soaking in the tub after a long ...