Fire chief to retire
Chris CornfordA former chief of the Isle of Wight Fire Service has announced his retirement at the age of 54. Steve…
Read MoreDon’t use a phone while driving say Island police
Officers from the Island’s Roads Policing Unit are taking part in a national campaign this month aimed at motorists who…
Read MoreShanklin company working to improve cancer detection
Island-based technology company, Innovative Physics, has joined forces with academics and healthcare experts to help progress innovations in cancer detection…
Read MorePawsitive thoughts from animal-mad pair
A new business, aiming to help pet owners care for and train their animals, has been set up by two…
Read MoreBusiness leaders wanted to help restart local economy
The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is seeking local business leaders to join its Board of Directors. The LEP is…
Read MoreRiverside Centre now open to deliver jabs
The Riverside Centre in Newport opened as a large-scale Covid-19 vaccination centre this week, meaning more Islanders will be able…
Read MoreGrants available to support employment
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) has announced that a second round of funding worth £700,000 is…
Read MoreBig-hearted Macie joins her mum for charity fundraising
A Newport mother and daughter, who have been separated because of the Coronavirus, have joined forced to raise money for…
Read MoreSign up now for the Solent Swim
Entries are now open for this year’s Solent Swim, which is being held on July 4. The swim, in its…
Read MoreTop Shop Closes
The IW Council must have a clear vision for the future of Newport as the closure of Topshop and Topman…
Read MoreRow over council’s scores on the doors
The Vectis Party, which hopes to win seats on the Isle of Wight Council in the scheduled May elections, has…
Read MoreA man of words?
“Brain-fade is ‘the inability to think clearly’, sadly I’m all too familiar with that one” Our wonderful English language constantly…
Read MoreCovid roundup
In a clear sign the lockdown is beginning to take effect, the Island’s Covid rates have dropped below the UK…
Read MoreBusy Friday night for the coastguard
Emergency service teams were called to search for two people in the space of half-an-hour on Friday night (January 29).…
Read MoreChillerton and Rookley school to close?
The Isle of Wight Council have started an informal consultation on whether to close Chillerton and Rookley Primary School, with…
Read MoreRyde Town Council earmarks church for more youth services
Ryde Town Council have this week completed the purchase of St Thomas’ Church, as they seek to ensure that the…
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