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Police pursued a car through the streets of Ryde tonight (Monday), leading to it’s seizure. Officers pursued the vehicle at speed up Smallbrook Lane and along High Park Road at around 20:30. A witness has then described seeing a blue Astra...
Read moreDetailsBembridge RNLI's All Weather Lifeboat launched to assist a 25ft fishing boat after her engine failed in the vicinity of the Nab Tower earlier this afternoon (Monday). RNLB Alfred Albert Williams was launched at 14:15 at the request of Solent...
Read moreDetailsProposals to create a single organisation dedicated to ensuring Cowes continues to be the destination of choice for yachting and events by combining Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) and Cowes Town Waterfront Trust (CTWT) have received the support of MP Bob...
Read moreDetailsPolice are appealing for the public's help to find a missing woman and her 3 children who could be on the Isle of Wight. Hayley Williams, 42, was reported missing from Brighton yesterday (Sunday) alongside her 3 daughters - 7-year-old...
Read moreDetailsDavid Randini’s popular seafront entertainment at East Cowes and Appley will not take place this summer, it has been announced. After consultation with the Isle of Wight Council, it is felt that due to the popularity of the shows it...
Read moreDetailsRyde Academy is leading the way when it comes to keeping students learning and developing throughout the COVID-lockdown. Each week, more than 40 Year 10 students have been benefiting from personalised 1:1 tuition in their core subjects alongside wider support...
Read moreDetailsThe COVID19 pandemic which has swept the globe this year has had far-reaching consequences for our daily lives, as well as for the economy. Every industry has been affected in one way or another, and the gambling industry is no...
Read moreDetailsHampshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are set to recruit new wholetime firefighters in September. It was initially planned to open up applications in July, but the decision has been taken to...
Read moreDetailsIslanders are being encouraged to step back in time and rediscover 2 of the Isle of Wight's historic treasures as Dinosaur Isle and Newport Roman Villa are getting set to reopen soon. Dinosaur Isle will lead the charge, reopening today...
Read moreDetailsThe UK might be famous for more eclectic or rustic styles, but each year homeowners across the country invest a great deal of time and money into renovating, updating and exploring new styles and aesthetics within their homes. And, while...
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