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AN ISLE of Wight record label is celebrating its first major release since launching earlier this year. The label – named Primed and Precise – is the brainchild of Newport based musician Andy Jones, also known in musical circles as Instrawmental. Andy said: "Lockdown put a few things into perspective and focused my priorities. "We were receiving interest in some back catalogue items which resulted in a reissue double pack, so it felt like the right time to put out some material we’ve working on over the last year or so.” Lee-Lee started out on the garage scene, performing ac...

MORE homes to accommodate overseas nursing staff and key workers in North Wales will be available in a first partnership scheme of its kind. The scheme, between housing provider, Adra, and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), will enable nursing staff, to access "high quality, safe and affordable" accommodation close to their place of work. The first four staff members have moved into housing in Abergele. Traditionally, the availability of such accommodation within the health board’s area of operation has been limited. Iwan Trefor Jones, Adra’s deputy chief executive...

THE Environment Agency is exploring options for a permanent solution to reduce the flood risk in Denton Road, Ilkley.

Luke Cornish looks at power and spin – Hamlet-style. “DON’T Shoot the Messenger” is a confronting exhibition from former Canberra street artist Luke Cornish (ELK) which features 54 hand cut stencil works. By holding a mirror up to society through his art (that’s from “Hamlet”), Cornish hopes to inspire people to think critically about power, spin and extremism. The exhibition will open at the aMBUSH Gallery, Kambri, ANU, from 6-8pm, Friday, March 12. It will then runs 10am-6pm weekdays and 12pm-5pm on weekends until April 11. Registration essential here.  “THIS is us: A music...

Karen Pla March 9, 2021 Karen Pla thanks all the Beebe team members who contributed to her excellent care during a recent hospitalization. SUBMITTED PHOTO Recently, I was hospitalized for emergency surgery, and I was beyond thrilled with the level of care I received from Dec. 8 to 11 at Beebe. It was flawless and never wavered, from reception to admitting to the emergency room, operating room, recovery and ultimately home. Beebe employees are all heroes and saints. I felt the employees in every department were extremely skilled and professional in the performance of their jobs, and ...