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South Western Railway (SWR) is inviting applications for the latest round of its successful Customer and Communities Improvement Fund (CCIF). CCIF is SWR’s funding programme to support projects that have a community benefit or address an area of social need ...

Wightlink-Wight Mountain CRT member Oli Nolan travelled to Dalton Barracks, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire over the weekend (24th November) for the 9th round of the Wessex Cyclocross season which also incorporated the South Regional Championships. With the arrival of Storm Bert, ...

  A drugs raid at a property in Pan took an unexpected turn this morning (Thursday) when the Police's suspect crashed his car as officers prepared to enter the address. It was just before 07:40 that officers executed a pre-planned ...

An Isle of Wight holiday park has been presented with a top regional tourism award by UK holiday giant Hoseasons. Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat, in Wootton Bridge, was crowned Best Large Lodge Escape destination in the South of England at ...

The Isle of Wight has been announced as the next location to benefit from an award-winning, free mentoring programme for 16-and 17-year-olds who are experiencing disadvantage. Goal 17, a national provider of youth mentoring services, has announced its expansion into ...

A new plan to enforce housing rules is set to be introduced by the Isle of Wight Council to protect vulnerable tenants and help the local authority avoid financial losses through fraud. An Isle of Wight cabinet member will next ...

The battle to build much-needed new homes at West Acre Park in Ryde continues as campaigners have been given permission to take a Crown Court decision to appeal. It was back in July that His Honour Judge Jarman ruled in ...

Lemlec Ltd, a trusted provider of electrical, plumbing, heating, gas, and building services on the Isle of Wight, has announced its decision to enter liquidation. During its most successful years, Lemlec Ltd proudly employed over 25 skilled professionals and managed ...

Grounding is when you physically connect your body with the Earth. It’s said to come with many health benefits, which is why products that offer a connection with the ground are becoming all the rage. They let the Earth’s natural ...

Newport drew with Clanfield at Beatrice Avenue in Wessex Division 1 yesterday evening (Wednesday). Port required 3 points to leapfrog landlords East Cowes Victoria - who currently occupy 5th spot - and reach the playoff places for the 1st time ...