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Solent Exercise Turns Into Needles Rescue Operation

An exercise for Cowes RNLI lifeboat turned into something more serious yesterday (Saturday) when it was called upon to go to the aid of a powerboat taking on water off The Needles.

Can You Help To Locate Stolen 'Sentimental Print'?

A much-loved sentimental print has been stolen from an undisclosed country house on the Isle of Wight - with the owners asking for help locating it.

PCC Urges People To Hand In Blades To Curb Knife Crime Epidemic

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is calling on communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to come together and stand up against knife crime.

Isle Of Wight Council Signs Tobacco Control Declaration In Commitment To Smoke-Free Future

A declaration to move towards creating a smokefree society has been signed by the Isle of Wight Council.