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Adult social care and children’s services costs continue to bear down on the Isle of Wight Council’s finances, according to a new report. Cabinet member for housing and finance Ian Stephens’ report, due to be presented to the cabinet on ...

Sarah Price and Polly Schafer have been inspired to start a Gig Rowing Club in Bembridge - Brading Haven Gig Rowing Bembridge. Having attended Gig Fest, an annual event at the Duver that brings Gig Rowing Clubs from Yarmouth and ...

Orchard House Care Home marked Remembrance Day with a heartfelt ceremony honouring those who have served and sacrificed. Residents, staff, and guests gathered to pay their respects, observing a solemn minute of silence as a tribute to fallen heroes and ...

Isle of Wight Police officer Jason Taylor took advantage of a vulnerable woman to have sex with her just 6 weeks after the birth of his son after complaining his love life was 'thin on the ground', a misconduct hearing ...

Snows Motor Group has chosen Wessex Cancer Support as its Charity of the Year for 2025. Employees at Snow’s Newport branch will support the charity with a range of fundraising and awareness activities throughout the forthcoming year. To kick off ...

Ventnor came from behind to beat Portsmouth 2nds at Watcombe Bottom on Saturday (9th November). The game didn’t start well for Ventnor when – once again – running the ball out of defence left the ball carrier unsupported and Portsmouth ...

21-year-old Maddy Allen-Willsher has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order for her persistent drunken and aggressive behaviour, and shoplifting, in and around Newport. Allen-Willsher, appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on 24th October this year where the CBO was handed to ...

Shanklin Rotary Club is holding a Christmas Table Top Sale at Falcon Cross Hall in Shanklin, on Saturday 23rd November, between 10:00 and 15:00. Women's Institute and Men in Sheds will also be represented at the sale. Refreshments will be ...

Bembridge RNLI and Bembridge Guild recently hosted a special ceremony at their inshore boathouse to recognise the dedication and commitment of their crew members. The event honoured 26 members who have contributed decades of service to the station and the ...

The 2024 One Young World Summit wrapped in Montreal in September, and the organization’s Managing Director Ella Robertson McKay's vision of empowering young leaders has once again transformed into a tangible reality. The four-day gathering, which brought together over 2,000 ...