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An innovative NHS apprenticeship programme - designed to tackle the Isle of Wight’s unique youth employment challenges - was crowned Best Educational Programme in the NHS at the HSJ Partnership Awards. The Careers for Young People (CfYP) Programme, developed in ...

The driver of a performance BMW was left red-faced when he crashed into a hedge in Brading yesterday evening (Wednesday). Police were called at 18:38 to reports of a single vehicle collision on Rowborough Lane, near the mini roundabout as ...

Members of the NAUT Cycling Club & Race Team delivered strong performances in the Wightlink CRT ‘Misery on the Milly’ 35km Time Trial on Sunday 23rd March, with several riders achieving personal bests and securing top-10 finishes. The event, which ...

Outdooractive has been announced as the headline sponsor of this year's Spring Isle of Wight Walking Festival, with a second wave of walks just announced for next month's event. The event invites walkers of all abilities to explore the breathtaking ...

Councillor Claire Critchinson has been appointed the new Cabinet member for Children's Services and Education on the Isle of Wight, following the resignation of Councillor Jonathan Bacon last month. It was less than an hour before a crunch meeting on ...

Joe Robertson, MP for Isle of Wight East, has set out ‘five red lines’ for the ongoing negotiations for a directly elected mayor covering the Isle of Wight. In a letter written to Local Government Minister, Jim McMahon MP, Mr ...

A printed certificate carries more weight than just the paper it’s printed on. It’s a token of achievement, an expression of gratitude, or simply a keepsake for a cherished memory. But what makes certificates truly meaningful is personalisation. Generic templates ...

Monday 24th March – Friday 28th March 2024 • Jamie Matlock, 43, of Hope Mead Newchurch pleaded guilty to 4x theft from a shop and receiving stolen goods. He was handed a 12-week prison sentence. • Daniel Cook, 36, of ...

An East Cowes woman, who admitted several shoplifting offences to the value of more than £1,300, is to be sentenced in July. Lois Hicks, 31 of Clarence Road in East Cowes, admitted 5x theft from a shop, assault by beating ...

Wightlink is increasing the cost of its Multilink Vehicle Pass fares again, with the cross-Solent operator partially blaming the Labour Government's National Insurance contributions hike for the change. Increasing operational costs are also being attributed to the price hike, which ...