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Posties are to strike on Christmas Eve and on 5 other dates throughout December as their dispute with company bosses at Royal Mail over pay continues.  The Communication Workers Union has announced that its members will strike on no fewer...

There is certainly a more wintery feel to this week's Readers' Gallery, plus plenty of photos of some special American visitors... Don’t forget to send in your photos by Wednesday night for inclusion on next week’s Gallery… Super Yacht of...

UKSA has announced a new partnership with The Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) which will expand its apprenticeship offering for young people across England. The Isle of Wight-based charity, which provides life-enhancing water-based adventures, education and world-leading maritime training,...

27-year-old Felix Hetherington has been convicted of causing grievous bodily harm without intent after seriously injuring another man by beating him so badly was left with a bleed on the brain. In the early hours of the morning on 21st...

COVID grants totalling more than £1.7million have been paid out to hundreds of Island businesses — and further help is on the way. More than 500 local businesses have received support from the COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund (CARF), a business relief...

A drop-in session is to be held in Binstead next month to allow local residents to have their say on plans being drawn up to tackle flooding in the village. The Isle of Wight Council, in its role as Lead...

19-year-old Tyler Hetherington, who was found to be driving whilst disqualified back in the Summer, has been handed another 1-year driving ban. Hetherington, of High Street in Ryde, pleaded guilty to driving whilst disqualified when he appeared in front of...

More work is needed on the Isle of Wight Council’s controversial 15-year planning strategy, it has been agreed. Following a 3-hour meeting last month, where ultimately no decision was made about the future of the draft Island Planning Strategy (DIPS),...

Save 1/3 on vehicle ferry travel for a limited time Sail and save with the Red Funnel Black Friday Sale, offering a 1/3 off vehicle ferry travel. Book between now and 2nd December 2022 and travel anytime, for any duration,...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (18th November 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 14936 £100.00 10232 £100.00 15680 £100.00 15363 £100.00 12173 £100.00 12204 £100.00 3342 £100.00 7528 £100.00 5090 £100.00 16514 £100.00 1462