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Raising awareness about scams and the harm they can do is a priority of the Isle of Wight Against Scams Partnership. If you're victim of a scam sign up to their Website to Report and Talk.
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The training sessions aim to sharpen e-scooter skills, boost riders’ confidence and reinforce the importance of responsible riding. Particularly useful given the findings of Isle of Wight Police last summer of some shocking usage
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The dashcam video has been watched almost half a million times in less than 24 hours and Islanders have been shocked at the actions of the driver. OnTheWight speaks to the police about what happens next.
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Long-standing Goddards Brewery joins Powder Monkey Group, enriching the Isle of Wight's craft beer scene
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The Police and Crime Commissioner office announces recruitment of 'additional' police officers in Hampshire and Isle of Wight. However, when questioned, they admit this is not additional officers, but replacement officers to "counter when officers retire or leave the force".
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Join the Independent Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than a tenner a month and you'll be helping local independent lifeboat stations.
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New approved Isle of Wight cycle hub promises enhanced facilities for cyclists
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The reliance on agency staff for the ward, which recently underwent a £200,000 refurbishment, was viewed as unsustainable.
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The Pilot was unconscious when taken off the craft, a passenger tells OnTheWight. Our thoughts are with their family and the Hovertravel staff.
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Barton Primary School has responded to the Isle of Wight council’s recent environmental health report which meant improvement was necessary at the Newport school
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This eight-year-old has enough energy and confidence for all of us and we can see a career in entertainment on the horizon. All power to her elbow
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Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000. It costs less than £10pm and you’ll be helping independent lifeboat stations
