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24-year-old Megan Durham has escaped a prison sentence despite stabbing a woman in the head with a chisel 4 times during an attack in Shanklin. Durham, of Waterhouse Lane in Southampton but formerly of Osborne Road, Shanklin, left her 41-year-old victim...

The 1st ever scheduled train on the Isle of Wight left Cowes station on the morning of Monday 16th June 1862, taking about 10 minutes to reach the terminus in Newport. Before the coming of the railways, such roads that...

It’s been a sunny week across the Isle of Wight, and our readers have been out and about capturing some fantastic photos showcasing the Island's wildlife, nature and breath-taking views. It’s great to see some new names on this week’s...

The Isle of Wight Council’s Green Garden Waste collection service is now open for new subscribers.   New green-fingered gardeners who want to sign up for the garden waste collection service for the 2023/24 subscription year can now do so....

A boat that was stolen from Cowes earlier this week has been located in Dorset - but despite the thief being caught red handed, he has only been handed a community resolution. The vessel was reported missing from the Isle...

Taxpayers on the Isle of Wight will pay more for council services than those in Cornwall, Hampshire and Bournemouth. It comes after a near 5% increase in council tax was approved for Isle of Wight residents on Wednesday. Island Band...

It's a new year and the Isle of Wight food hygiene inspectors have been busy - here are the latest scores and which establishments you should try and perhaps those you should swerve. The latest bunch of restaurants, bakeries, shops...

A Lithuanian man who tried to rob an NHS worker in the car park of St Mary’s Hospital has avoided a prison sentence. Nerijus Suminskas, 47, of no fixed abode, appeared before a judge for sentencing - with the assistance...

Clement Attlee On 25th February 1949 members of Clement Attlee’s Cabinet arrived on the Isle of Wight for what the press described as the ‘Hush Hush’ weekend. The purpose of the get together was to discuss plans for the June...

An iconic piece of artwork will be installed on Ventnor Esplanade - but could be removed if it proves too noisy. A Time and Tide Bell has been approved to be placed near the steps of the rotunda bandstand, on...