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Wightlink Ferries are supporting businesses in Yarmouth this spring by cutting the cost of ferry travel to and from Lymington during the month of March. Discount vouchers in the Southampton Daily Echo and the Lymington Times, as well as a...

Visit England (VE) has launched a search to establish England’s Hall of Fame and Visit Isle of Wight (VIOW) is encouraging people to nominate the Island’s attractions.  From Harry Potter to James Bond, the mini skirt to the tuxedo, The...

Following the completion of Phase 1 of the ongoing refurbishment of the Blood Sciences service in Pathology at St Mary's Hospital, it is necessary to move the automated analytical equipment to enable Phase 2 to be started. In order to...

A popular seaside shop located on North Walk in Ryde has undergone a complete rebrand, dropping the Wimpy franchise after 14 years. Wayne Whittle, who is also a Councillor for Ryde North East, has run the 'Wimpy on the beach'...

UPDATED: The threat from palm oil to dogs across the Isle of Wight is still present with the recent discovery of the harmful substance on beaches in Yarmouth and Sandown. The chalky white substance, which can injure animals if ingested,...

Residents are being warned to be careful along beaches, esplanades and other coastal areas with a high tide expected to flood some parts of the Island's coastline later this morning (Friday). The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for...

Further to the announcement earlier this week that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance will be operating an enhanced model of the familiar Eurocopter 135 with effect from June 2014, the charity has announced that branding and conversion work...

The latest good cause to be supported by Wightlink is the Lucie Blackman Trust (LBT), it has been announced by the cross-Solent company.  Following the disappearance of Islander Tim Blackman’s daughter Lucie in Japan in 2000, the Ryde-based charity helps...

The Isle of Wight’s The Mobile Vet was recognised as one of the UK’s most disruptive early-stage businesses at the Everline Future 50 awards, held in conjunction with Real Business at LSO St Luke’s, London on Tuesday night. Real Business...

UPDATED: The Isle of Wight Council tonight (Wednesday) agreed a mix of major savings as well as key initiatives to stimulate the Island’s economy at its annual council tax and budget-setting meeting. The meeting of the Full Council agreed to...