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The local NHS is urging local people to ‘help us, help you’ by using services appropriately during one of the busiest weeks of the year. All hospitals across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are currently seeing a surge in ...

Firefighters from Freshwater and Ventnor are tackling a vehicle fire in a car park off Military Road this evening (Wednesday). It was just before 17:00 that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the incident ...

A row at County Hall has led to the resignation of a prominent Isle of Wight councillor from his position on a major watchdog committee. Councillor Peter Spink, who was the vice chair of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee until last ...

The deadline for entries to the 50th Isle of Wight Sports Achievement Awards has been extended until Sunday (12th January). The organisers have already received a number of top-quality entries but, knowing the high level of sporting performance in 2024 ...

Police have closed New Street in Newport this afternoon (Wednesday) as a result of a road traffic incident involving a female motorcyclist. The injured rider is laid on the carriageway near the junction with Chapel Street. It was just before ...

Following the success of previous training sessions, South West Advocacy Network's (SWAN) are now providing free self-advocacy training sessions virtually, allowing trainees to attend from the comfort of their own home or office. The Be Heard programme is designed to ...

Parts of Central Wight and West Wight could see snowfall later this afternoon and into this evening (Wednesday) with small accumulations possible in rural villages such as Calbourne, Shorwell and Chillerton. IW Met Service has issued a yellow weather warning ...

Islanders who care about the environment of their beautiful Island have just a few days left to apply for support from Wightlink’s Green Innovation Fund. The cross-Solent ferry company is calling on community groups who are passionate about sustainability to ...

The Isle of Wight Council's library service is set to launch an exciting new newsletter this month, aimed at keeping residents informed about the latest news and events in local libraries. The bi-monthly newsletter will be delivered directly to subscribers' ...

Will your creative photography skills help Mountbatten Isle of Wight raise vital funds? The search is on for beautiful local images to appear on Mountbatten’s 2026 calendars and diaries. The sale of diaries and calendars helps ensure Mountbatten’s expert staff ...