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New Roads Policing Team To Target Dangerous Driving On Isle Of Wight Roads
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (222+ words) 'Hey Google, play Isle Of Wight Radio!'" A new roads policing task force targeting dangerous drivers has been launched by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, with a focus on improving safety on roads across the Isle of Wight. The new…...
Isle Of Wight Schools Prepare To Take Part In Dance Live! Heats In Portsmouth
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (226+ words) 'Hey Google, play Isle Of Wight Radio!'" Hundreds of Isle of Wight schoolchildren are preparing to take to the stage as this year's Dance Live! heats get underway in Portsmouth throughout February. Thanks to transport sponsorship from Wightlink, eight primary…...
Isle Of Wight MP Calls For New Law To Regulate Ferry Services
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (319+ words) 'Hey Google, play Isle Of Wight Radio!'" Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson yesterday (Wednesday) introduced a proposed new law in Parliament aimed at improving ferry services " including those serving the Island. The Bill seeks to regulate ferry operations…...
"We Kept The Faith And We Won": Parents And Campaigners React To Oakfield Vote
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (218+ words) Parents and campaigners have reacted with jubilation and relief to yesterday's Isle of Wight Council vote to keep Oakfield CE Primary School open.In a surprise turn of events at last night's dramatic County Hall meeting, the Alliance administration opted…...
Isle Of Wight Council Votes To Support People In Care
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (286+ words) 'Alexa, play Isle Of Wight Radio!'" County Hall yesterday voted to support people who have been in care, a group facing "significant barriers that impact them throughout their lives. Most councillors backed cabinet member for adult social care and public…...
In new world dominated by strong men like Donald Trump, do Falkland Islanders feel less secure?
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (941+ words) Sunday, 16 March 2025 04:10 By Tom Clarke, science and technology editor, in the Falkland Islands It's more than 40 years since British forces fought a brief but bloody campaign to retake the Falkland Islands after their invasion by Argentina. On the windswept hills…...
Councillor Accuses County Hall Planners Of "Intransigence" In "Correctly" Applying Planning Law
1+ year, 3+ day ago (783+ words) Friday, 7 March 2025 13:51 By Rufus Pickles LDR An Isle of Wight councillor has accused County Hall planners of "intransigence" in applying planning law. In an email to officers, Cllr Peter Spink lamented "unnecessary and unacceptable distress and anxiety" caused by Journey…...
Discontent With Island Health And Social Care Services On The Rise Again — Report
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (754+ words) Tuesday, 11 March 2025 15:28 By Rufus Pickles LDR Difficulties accessing GP appointments, further problems with hospital car park ticket machines and dental services costs are key issues facing Isle of Wight health services. Healthwatch Isle of Wight's January 13 to February 12 Intelligence Report…...