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A chain behind some bars and restaurants on the Island is looking to expand. Following the success of other ‘Lobster’ ventures, Giancarlo Giancovich is looking to expand its latest addition, the Smoking Lobster in Cowes. The restaurant opened in May...

The Conservative Group on the Isle of Wight Council has published a housing paper with a 5-point plan to deliver affordable homes locally. The paper comes a matter of days after it was reported to January’s Full Council meeting that...

Wightlink has announced that late night sailings on its Ryde Pier Head - Portsmouth Harbour FastCat service will return at the end of March, with the last sailing from the mainland being at 22:45. As well as reinstating the FastCat...

A Police inspector has attempted to address the concerns of frightened elderly residents in Freshwater after a spate of anti-social activity in the West Wight area. Inspector Matt Gooding addressed around 100 concerned villagers at a meeting in the West...

Crimes against women and girls have increased by nearly a quarter across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight when comparing 2020 to 2021, according to recent analysis by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary.  These offences – which include rape,...

A report looking at the current state of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has been released following an inspection by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The 54-page report, which was...

Just 2 years after a multi-million-pound redevelopment, a café on Totland Pier could be replaced by holiday rental rooms. The pier — which dates back to 1880 — was restored in a major scheme; with the old café pulled down...

A popular pub on the outskirts of Carisbrooke is to close for 2 weeks, with its owners saying 'big things are coming'. The Blacksmiths, situated on Calbourne Road, is 1 of the Island's most popular pubs and even won Best...

Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club have expressed their anger at malicious behaviour after wanton vandalism at the weekend has left a number of holes unplayable at the Fairway course. Vandals are believed to have left the trail of destruction on...

A new emergency phone has been fitted at Ryde Inshore Rescue Station thanks to the generosity of a mystery donor. The previous emergency phone was damaged beyond repair by vandals at the start of the year. Located on Appley Lane,...