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A man who was driving whilst under the influence of cocaine and cannabis has been handed a 23-month driving ban. Lee Millington, 33, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to 3 counts of drug driving when he appeared at the...

It's good news for a lot of Isle of Wight cafes, restaurants and shops as they have aced their most recent food hygiene inspections. Eateries and food production facilities are rated on a scale of 0 ‘Urgent Improvement Necessary’ to...

The future of M&Co on the Isle of Wight is in doubt this evening (Sunday) as the national clothing company enters administration - again. The financial advisory firm Teneo has confirmed that it was brought in as administrators on Friday...

After committing to attend all burglary reports in the region earlier this year, the decision to do so is starting to pay dividends, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have announced. In September 2022, Acting Chief Constable Ben Snuggs made...

The Solent Freeport was announced as 1 of the first UK Freeports to be fully approved by Government on Wednesday. The Solent’s ambitious bid for Freeport status was 1 of 8 in England shortlisted by the Government in the Spring...

In the 2nd of our series Made on the Isle of Wight, we examine the history of submarine construction and design in both East and West Cowes. We have all heard of the giant hovercraft and flying boats made by...

Specialist firefighters from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service have been flown out to Jersey to assist with an ongoing major incident, as emergency crews work to find survivors of a gas explosion that has already claimed...

Monday 28th November – Friday 2nd December 2022 • Andrew Christopher Taylor, 42, of no fixed abode, admitted breaching a conditional discharge. He was resentenced for the original offence - theft from a shop - by means of a £60...

Dominican nuns from Carisbrooke Priory Dominican Nuns were 'greeted' with hoots and jeers when they first disembarked at Cowes on 10th December 1866 on their way to take up residence at Carisbrooke Priory. England has been a Protestant country ever...

The decision on whether to give Ryde’s iconic Appley Tower a revamp and restoration rests in the hands of the Isle of Wight Council leader. Planning permission has been approved and grant funding secured for a £250,000 refurbishment. Isle of...