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A small development of 3 new houses could be built in a field on the edge of Freshwater. GL Developments IOW Ltd has applied for planning permission to build 3 self-build houses, an access point, an orchard, a public open ...

For a little over half a century Whitwell Station acted as the main transport hub for Whitwell and the sparsely populated South Wight area. Many Isle of Wight stations - for example Godshill and Calbourne - were some distance from ...

1 person is receiving treatment at Southampton General Hospital for serious injuries sustained in a single-vehicle road traffic collision on the outskirts of Newport late last night (Saturday). It was at around 23:45 that emergency services - including Police, fire ...

Igaming is a constantly evolving market. The first online casino was introduced in the 1990s and, since then, we’ve seen considerable improvements in security and privacy, a massive expansion in the games available, and the integration of new technologies like ...

Richmond City Government exemplifies the intricate nature of urban governance, catering to a multifaceted community's demands. This complexity is mirrored in the diverse range of operations and services managed by the city. From public utilities that ensure seamless everyday functioning ...

Hiring offshore talent and outsourcing some of the company's work to remote teams has long been considered a shady loophole to access cheap labor. But times have changed, and today, access to a global talent pool provides more advantages for ...

Cowes Sports scored 3 late goals to take a point from high-flying Hamble at the Zilch Waste Stadium (Westwood Park) this afternoon (Saturday). The Yachtsmen took a surprise lead in the 22nd minute when Callum Chase headed home a John ...

A Newport woman admitted having smoked cannabis before being stopped by Police as she drove through a residential estate in Newport, with a young child as her passenger. 49-year-old Abbey Grant, of Trattles Court, appeared before the Isle of Wight ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is warning people to turn off the heat before they eat this Christmas as they continue to raise awareness of kitchen safety with their 'Recipe for Success COOK' campaign.  Whether ...

Tesco stores on the Isle of Wight have been overwhelmed by the generosity of customers who donated at the Tesco Winter Food Collection. There were 2,546 meals’ worth of long-life food items donated at the collection between 25th-30th November in ...