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Mountbatten has announced that Deputy CEO, Becky McGregor will succeed Nigel Hartley, MBE as CEO of the Mountbatten Group. After a robust external interview process, which was led by Mountbatten’s trustees and which involved staff representatives and volunteers, the group’s ...

Chief Constable Scott Chilton has unexpectedly retired from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary with immediate effect amid an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct for alleged gross misconduct. Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has today (Monday) ...

A 42-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assaulting an elderly male in Newport - knocking him unconscious - has been bailed as investigations into the shocking incident continue. Detectives from Newport CID have taken the lead on the investigation into ...

The owner of Right at Home Isle of Wight has made it to the finals of the prestigious NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards 2025. Vicky Butler has been shortlisted in the Woman Franchisee of the Year category alongside ...

On the eve of Mothering Sunday, Shanklin Town Brass Band held a fundraising concert in aid of the YMCA Mother and Baby Unit. The Community Band, aimed at those over 50, joined the Youth Band at Shanklin United Reformed Church. ...

Ventnor Under-15 Girls have won the Isle of Wight league and cup double in indoor cricket. The South Wight side swept away Cowes in the final by 90 runs. Ventnor amassed a total of 145 in their 10 overs, with ...

The Isle of Wight’s new High Sheriff, Jacqueline Gazzard, was sworn in at a declaration service held at Newport Minster this morning (Monday). Jacqueline, a born and bred Islander, starts her 12-month voluntary term in what is the oldest continuous ...

46-year-old Ben Scott has been charged with drink driving after he drove his car into a block of flats in Ventnor last night (Sunday). Police were called to Albert Street in the town centre at around 19:00 to reports that ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary are investigating after a window was smashed at an address in Cowes this morning (Monday). Police were called at 03:21 this morning (7th April) with reports of a burglary at an address in Tennyson ...

The Haylands Primary School U11s Football Team has secured a spot in the ESFA Pokémon Cup final, but they need your help to get there... After an incredible season of aspiration, co-operation and perseverance, the team has earned the opportunity ...