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PENSIONER TO REMAIN IN SPECIALIST HOSPITAL AFTER ‘DEVIL’ MADE HER STAB HUSBAND
Judge Bowes told the court that a hospital order was 'not a punishment'...
Read moreDetailsINSPIRATIONAL FAMILY EFFORT BEHIND REVIVAL OF BLUEBERRYS CAFE – AND BELOVED CAKES LIVE ON!
A cafe in Shanklin, well-loved by Islanders far and wide, has reopened this week - and it's good news for the lovers of their OG cakes and sweet treats!
Read moreDetailsMAN ACCUSSED OF MURDERING LUCAS SCUTT APPEARS IN CROWN COURT DOCK
24-year-old Liam Matthews has appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court over the alleged murder of Cowes man Lucas Scutt.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT MPs CLASH OVER TOURIST TAX AS RICHARD QUIGLEY BACKS VISITOR LEVY
Labour's Richard Quigley MP has backed the principle of a tourist tax for those visiting the Isle of Wight, while Conservative MP Joe Robertson has warned further levies could damage the Island's visitor economy.
Read moreDetailsFERRY PRICING ‘BORDERS ON THE IMMORAL’ DECLARES MP – RED FUNNEL DEFENDS FARES
Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson received applause aplenty after describing ferry pricing as bordering 'on the immoral' and calling for greater regulation of cross-Solent ferry services.
Read moreDetailsMAN ON SEX OFFENDER REGISTER FOR LIFE ADMITS POSSESSION OF INDECENT CHILD IMAGES
Police were led to Weeden's home after parents raised reports of a male taking photos of children at a popular seaside event...
Read moreDetailsWALK THE WIGHT BOARD GAME CREATORS RECEIVE AWARD FROM ISLE OF WIGHT HIGH SHERIFF
The team of Island VI Form students were awarded High Sheriff Nigel Hartley's first High Sheriff Award.
Read moreDetailsISLAND ROADS DEAL ‘A BAD CONTRACT’ SAYS NEW ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL LEADER
EXCLUSIVE: A senior Council figure has admitted roadworks management is 'unacceptable', while the new council leader has branded the Island Roads contract 'a bad contract'.
Read moreDetailsNEWPORT FIREFIGHTER LES WINCHCOMBE REFLECTS ON 40 YEARS OF SERVICE AND SACRIFICE
A much-loved Isle of Wight firefighter, who has spent 40 years answering emergency calls, has spoken emotionally about the sacrifices behind his remarkable service - and the thought of eventually putting down his bleeper for the final time.
Read moreDetails60% DROP IN LARGE FIRE INCIDENTS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT OVER PAST 15 YEARS
The number of major fire incidents on the Isle of Wight has fallen by more than 60% over the past 15 years.
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