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An architect from Wiltshire who was skippering a luxury motorboat which crashed into a cliff in the West Wight last year has denied endangering those onboard. Ian Sullivan, of The Orchard in South Marston, appeared before the courts in Portsmouth...

New laws have come into force that enables Police and other agencies to prosecute people for the dangerous misuse of watercraft, such as jet skis. The Merchant Shipping (Watercraft) Order is now in force, as of 31st March 2023, and...

Merriebank Lettings, a local family run business, have been announced as winners at this year's British Property Awards, taking gold in the Letting Agents - Isle of Wight category. Father and daughter team Dean and Sophie Faulkner performed outstandingly throughout...

A defibrillator has been installed at the High Park Tavern in Ryde thanks to the fundraising efforts of a local burlesque cabaret group. The event - which was held on 11th February- was organised by local burlesque dance business La...

Cross-Solent ferry operators Wightlink and Red Funnel have this week both announced the appointment of new members to their respective teams. Wightlink has recruited a new Head of Retail, Dan Haynes, who is now responsible for the 14 cafés and...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that the Cowes Floating Bridge will return to service at 05:00 tomorrow morning (Saturday). Despite its troubles in recent years, the vessel has passed its annual Maritime and Coastguard Agency inspection. Furthermore, planned...

A former Isle of Wight teenager who was caught with crack cocaine has been handed a fine by the courts. Erkan Lusha, 19, of Old Commercial Road in Portsmouth pleaded guilty to 2 counts of possessing Class A drugs when...

New cycle routes could be created in Newport and Ryde to get more people out of their cars. As part of a local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP), the Isle of Wight Council is proposing new or improved cycle...

Storm water overflows are being discharged into the River Medina, it has been revealed. Southern Water has confirmed a concern raised by the Isle of Wight Council’s harbour committee but said there is “very little evidence” sewage is being discharged...

The winning number in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (31st March 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £5,000.00 15973