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50-year-old clerk Richard Shortas Fleming Lackey pleaded guilty to bigamously marrying Ryde woman Lilian Mabel Unwin at Hants Assizes in Winchester on 5th July 1923. The amorous Mr Lackey had form for this particular offence: this was the 2nd time...

Commissioner Donna Jones The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has announced the start of a new contract that is providing independent and specialist support to stalking victims. The Stalking Advocacy and Support Service, run by Stop Domestic Abuse, began...

A 1Leisures Exercise on Referral Scheme customer has been celebrating their success since joining the "life-changing" programme. The exercise on referral scheme is open to anyone with a medical condition that would benefit from taking part in physical activity on...

Yarmouth RNLI's volunteers played a crucial role in a major multi-agency search and rescue operation that took place in Poole Bay near Swanage on Monday, successfully locating 1 of 2 missing paddle boarders some 4 miles out to sea. Lifeboats local...

The Isle of Wight National Education Union (NEU) has handed a petition - signed by 518 Islanders - to the Isle of Wight's MP calling for free school meals for all primary school children It follows Coventry South MP Zarah...

Monday 26th June – Friday 30th June 2023 • Drew Whittaker, 20, of Culver Parade in Sandown admitted breaching the requirements of a community order. He was sentenced to 22 weeks in prison. • Stephen Anthony Berry, 34, of Weston...

Chale girl Frances (Fanny) Stallard was sentenced to death at Winchester Assizes for the murder of her daughter Agnes on 4th July 1887. Frances had fallen pregnant at the age of 19 to a local seaman George Gattrell. Her child...

The Island’s alt-rock band, Killing Morton, have released a new single, 'Militia', inspired by animal rights activist, Barry Horne. Leaning heavily on Manic Street Preachers for musical and lyrical influence, the song documents animal rights activist Barry Horne and the...

Ryde Town is getting a vibrant makeover with the installation of a new community mural aimed at deterring anti-social graffiti. The eye-catching mural can now be seen on the WightFibre cabinet located near the entrance of the Co-op car park...

National Education Union (NEU) teachers will hold 2 further days of strike action on Wednesday and Friday this week July with picket lines likely outside some Island schools. The continued aim is to win a fully funded, above-inflation pay rise...