The Children’s Commissioner estimates at least 46,000 children in England are caught up in gangs. Last week's operation aimed to tackle county lines drug dealing and the associated exploitation of vulnerable people
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Solent LEP sets out its Economic Recovery Plan for the next two years
Chair of the Solent LEP says the plan represents first steps on the journey to 2050 and vision for the Solent to be the global leader in maritime and climate change adaptation
Friday, 25th September, 2020 12:39pm
By Bex Pearce with 2 readers' comments
Half-hour extension granted for ‘nuisance’ restaurant by Isle of Wight council
Isle of Wight Police says they've had more complaints about this business than any other on Island, but owner says she's trying to run "a very nice and relatively exclusive establishment"
Friday, 25th September, 2020 8:42am
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter with 19 readers' comments
Red Funnel vehicle ferry timetable changes from next week
Watch out for changes to Red Funnel's vehicle ferry service from next week as the timetable is revised
Friday, 25th September, 2020 8:26am
By Enya Lumley with 4 readers' comments
Isle of Wight MP and business leaders respond to Chancellor’s announcement on VAT cut and more
There are many businesses on the Isle of Wight who will benefit from the VAT cut, but a lot of those businesses are also some of the hardest hit by the Coronavirus pandemic
Friday, 25th September, 2020 8:16am
By Sally Perry with 15 readers' comments
Isle of Wight business in running for South Coast Tech Company of Year
The Shanklin-based company is no stranger to the awards industry having won a raft of national, regional and industry awards in recent years for its innovative technological products and services, including securing South Coast Tech Company of the Year in 2019
Legal requirement for some businesses to display QR code and record contact details or face fines of up to £10,000 (updated)
From today it is a legal requirement for businesses to have NHS QR code posters visible to customers on entry
Thursday, 24th September, 2020 5:26pm
By Sally Perry with 9 readers' comments
All Isle of Wight train stations now offer Wi-Fi
The Isle of Wight along with stations on the rest of the South Western Railway (SWR) network now have WiFi available to customers
Thursday, 24th September, 2020 4:54pm
By South Western Railway Press Office with 5 readers' comments
Work by pioneering female photographer heads to Dimbola next month
The award-winning and pioneering female photographer, Marilyn Stafford, has an exhibition opening at Dimbola Museum and Galleries in October
Thursday, 24th September, 2020 3:27pm
By Elissa Blizzard with one comment
Isle of Wight NHS launches largest flu campaign – and they want to ensure you get vaccinated this autumn
The Isle of Wight Director of Public Health says that with both the flu virus and Covid-19 circulating, flu immunisation is more important than ever to reduce infections, protect each other and save lives
Thursday, 24th September, 2020 2:33pm
By Priya Mistry with 5 readers' comments
