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A new level of kitchen quality and style is heading to Newport with the news that German kitchen retailer Kutchenhaus is to open its first-ever Isle of Wight showroom in early December. The 1,800sqft space at Coppins Bridge Retail Park...

Conservative Councillor Joe Robertson has expressed his anger at the Isle of Wight Council’s Alliance Group after they announced the recent financial settlement regarding Floating Bridge 6 is to remain undisclosed. The news which broke last night (Thursday), ended the...

An Isle of Wight woman who was in possession of 8.5g of heroin when Police searched her house earlier this year has pleaded guilty to a possession charge. Gemma Case, 45, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to 1 count...

Up to 75 pupils with additional needs could benefit from a proposed new special school on the Island. The Isle of Wight Council yesterday (Thursday) submitted a multimillion-pound bid in partnership with Hampshire County Council to the Department for Education...

Another wonderful selection of photographs from across the Isle of Wight have been submitted for this week's Readers' Gallery... Stunning sunset ~ Photo credit Josh Stunning early evening sky My back garden Northwood ~ Photo credit Allison Cummins Colours of...

Several officers and staff across Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have been awarded medals for long service and good conduct at this year's Chief Constable's Award Ceremony. Dedicated members of the force were decorated for their commitment to public...

A comprehensive review of domestic abuse and sexual assault services on the Isle of Wight will help to meet residents’ needs, it is claimed. It comes as the Isle of Wight Council approves a new multi-million-pound contract to provide integrated...

Prolific shoplifter Warren Russell was sentenced to yet another community order after he pleaded guilty to a theft offence this week. Warren Russell, 39, of Green Street in Ryde, pleaded guilty to 1 count of theft from a shop when...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has written to the Secretary of State for Education, Kit Malthouse, to ask for an update on funding that the Island is set to receive through the Education Investment Area scheme. Since February 2022,...

Alverstone Bridge is to be repaired and strengthened in a major scheme by Island Roads, which will see the road closed for 2 months. The work, which is scheduled to begin on 31st October (Halloween) and last up to 8...