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Four inflatable overlays bought for £295 by the Friends of St Mary’s Hospital for the Fracture Clinic and Main Outpatients have been much appreciated. The overlays, two for trolleys and two for chairs, are aimed at making patients more comfortable...

The driver of a Dacia Duster car that was heavily damaged following a collision with a refuse lorry in Cowes has been fined by the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Jeremey Hallam, 58 of Broadwood Lane, Newport appeared in front...

The first act announcement for next year's Isle of Wight Festival will be made on Monday. Following the conclusion of early bird ticket sales, festival organisers have confirmed that an announcement will be made on Monday, the first for the...

New EU legislation coming into force on 13th December will mean greater choice and clearer labelling of menus for gluten free and other allergens and ahead of this, three of the Island’s most popular pubs have introduced their gluten free...

Double Olympic Gold Medalist Sarah Ayton OBE has been announced as an Ambassador to Cowes-based charity UKSA. Sarah, winner of Gold medals in Athens and Beijing, is currently competing in the Extreme Sailing Series onboard Oman Sail. UKSA believe Sarah...

A total of 4 guns were surrendered to Police on the Isle of Wight during Hampshire Constabulary's recent amnesty, adding to the overall total of more than 125 recovered across the region. Members of the public have this month been...

With this weekend being one of the most popular for Christmas shopping, as well as good weather forecast, Wightlink are running additional Catamaran sailings between Ryde and Portsmouth on Saturday (29th November). The Catamaran is expected to be very busy...

On the afternoon of Friday, 21st November, students, staff and parents of Christ the King College attended a talk with well-known Conservative party politician and MP, Jacob Rees-Mogg. Mr Rees-Mogg, who has regularly been a guest on popular television programmes...

VIDEO: The Island's very own alternative rock band, Last Chance City, are set to release their debut music video next week. The group, who boast a collection of Indie Rock and Upbeat music with many pop and rock influences, will...

The Isle of Wight Council is helping support a national scheme aimed at boosting local businesses by providing a period of free parking. On Saturday 6th December, the council will not charge to park in any of its long stay...