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36-year-old Joe Collins from Shanklin has pleaded not guilty to a charge of raping a boy under 16 in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Mr Collins, of Atherley Road, appeared before the Isle of Wight Crown Court on Wednesday...

A 9-week partial closure of the Esplanade at Ryde is to begin later this month, meaning the controversial interchange scheme won't be completed until at least June - some 2 months later than originally planned. Island Roads says that the...

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has responded to calls to help combat anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Ryde by funding a summer sports programme. Councillor Joe Robertson wrote to the Commissioner in February asking her to assist in diverting young...

The Island’s most historic visitor attraction, Shanklin Chine, opens its gates to visitors for the 2023 season at the end of this month, but there are a few things to mention to visitors beforehand... While you can expect the same...

Monday 6th March – Friday 10th March 2023 • Tyler Hetherington, 19, of High Street in Ryde, admitted failing to comply with the requirements of a community order. The order was varied with 30 hours of unpaid work added. He...

The Isle of Wight College has announced a new partnership with Louis Riley, owner and head coach at LJR Coaching, to head-up the College's football provision. The college is renowned for its exceptional sports provision and has recently seen a...

A ground-breaking service that is empowering residents to live well and independently at home and in their own communities has received national recognition. The Living Well and Early Help Service, delivered by Aspire Ryde and their community partners, scooped Gold...

The penultimate episode of Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South, which celebrates the Island's natural beauty and colourful local residents, will air on Channel 5 tonight (Thursday). Narrated by Alan Titchmarsh, the series tells the story of the Isle...

The finest restorations and most innovative projects on the heritage railway scene went head-to-head for the top honours at the Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards 2023 on Saturday evening, with the Isle of Wight Steam Railway coming away with the...

An iconic landmark in Ryde has been guaranteed a safe future thanks to a Heritage Lottery grant. Natural Enterprise, working in partnership with Ryde Town and Isle of Wight Councils, have secured funding to restore the historic Appley Tower to...