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Darren holds a Diploma with Honours in Media Law from the London School of Journalism.
Yates Brewery has scooped Gold at this year’s Label of the Year Competition, claiming the spot for ‘Best Set of Labels’ among 166 entrants from across the country. The eye-catching artwork, created by Newport-based marketing agency Solent, draws inspiration from...
Read moreDetailsThe completion of a major renovation project at All Saints’ Church in Ryde has been pushed back by several months, with works now not expected to be completed until March next year, instead of early November as originally planned. The...
Read moreDetailsThe Fire Brigades Union is warning that the 'slow and scrambled' response to Saturday's fire at the derelict Cygnet Hotel in Sandown shows how close the fire service is to being unable to keep the community safe. It was just...
Read moreDetailsThe winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (24th October 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 2921 £100.00 17959 £100.00 2150 £100.00 18188 £100.00 2059 £100.00 18326 £100.00 5019 £100.00 13917 £100.00 458 £100.00 14045 £100.00 6156
Read moreDetailsA pedestrian has been struck by a car on the dual carriageway in Newport tonight (Thursday), forcing the closure of the major road in both directions. Police and paramedics are on scene at Medina Way, where a male casualty is...
Read moreDetailsJust weeks after closing its doors to residential visitors, YMCA Winchester House in Shanklin has been placed on the market as a potential development site. A large board has been placed outside the building this week, advertising the site as...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight’s largest independent garage and recovery specialists, D.H Price Motors, has announced the acquisition of a second site in Sandown, as the locally-owned company continues to expand its operations and invest in the future. It was announced...
Read moreDetailsPolice have launched an investigation into a series of break-ins and thefts involving coaches at Fort Street car park in Sandown. Over the past week, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has received no fewer than 4 reports of multiple...
Read moreDetailsIslanders planning trips to and from the mainland over the festive period are being warned to expect major disruption, with a key section of the M27 due to close for 12 days between Christmas and New Year. The motorway will...
Read moreDetailsBrading Railway Station was the setting for the official launch of a unique new book celebrating 200 years of the railway on the Isle of Wight - and 20 years of the Isle of Wight Community Rail Partnership (CRP) -...
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