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Darren holds a Diploma with Honours in Media Law from the London School of Journalism.
Evolution Gym in Ryde has officially launched 24-hour access, becoming the only gym in the area to offer round-the-clock training to its members. This new offering allows all members aged 18 and over to access the gym facilities at any...
Read moreDetailsMore than £10,000 has been raised for the Save the Daisy Bus campaign - an extraordinary show of support from the Isle of Wight community to help fund vital transport for cancer patients travelling to Southampton for treatment. The rapid...
Read moreDetailsNewport's illuminated carnival brought bright lights, music and dancing to the streets of the Isle of Wight’s county town last night (Thursday). Large crowds lined the roads through the centre of Newport as twilight gave way to a dazzling procession...
Read moreDetailsA remarkable new dinosaur with a dramatic sail running down its back and tail has been officially named and described — right here on the Isle of Wight. Meet Istiorachis, meaning 'sail-spine', a medium-sized herbivore that once roamed the lush floodplains...
Read moreDetailsThe Wightlink Warriors defeated the Cradley Heathens 51-36 at Smallbrook Stadium on Tuesday (20th August) in the second leg of the Vince Mapley Memorial Trophy - but it wasn't enough to overturn the first-leg deficit, with the aggregate score finishing...
Read moreDetailsFirefighters are tackling an undergrowth fire near a boat yard in Yarmouth this morning (Friday). Appliances from Newport and Freshwater are on scene at the River Yar Boatyard, at Saltern Wood Quay off Gas Works Lane, where a bonfire has spread...
Read moreDetailsVisitors to Godshill Model Village can now spot a new feature among the miniature cottages and churches, with tiny solar panels installed on several buildings as part of a new partnership with home improvement retailer, Wickes. The display, which will...
Read moreDetailsWightFibre is celebrating after connecting its 25,000th Isle of Wight customer, marking another milestone in the company’s journey to deliver broadband that just works to the community. Noemi Pataki, of Ryde, has received a new laptop and mobile phone as...
Read moreDetailsHovertravel has been forced to suspend its cross-Solent service this morning (Friday) due to a technical issue, with both of its Flyer craft out of service. The 07:15 from Ryde to Southsea has failed to operate, with all crossings expected...
Read moreDetailsThe Moorings Retirement Home in Cowes has been rated as 'inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and handed 4 warning notices following inspections carried out in April and May this year. Concerns raised about the quality of care being...
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