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George and Ivy were the most popular names for boys and girls on the Isle of Wight last year, according to the Office for National Statistics. Of the 553 boys born to Isle of Wight mothers last year, 12 were...

The driver of a Ford C-Max has been stopped by Police for the 2nd time in 3 months for driving without a licence, insurance, tax and MOT. Officers sighted the vehicle on Brading Road in Ryde this afternoon (Thursday). Roadside...

Isle of Wight photographer Jamie Russell, from Shanklin, has seen his photo of a double rainbow over Bembridge Lifeboat Station named The Public Favourite in this year's Royal Meteorological Society Weather Photographer of the Year competition. The shortlisted images were...

An Isle of Wight Councillor refused to stand for a minute’s silence in remembrance of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at a recent council meeting, it has been revealed. Former chair of the council, Councillor Geoff Brodie, was rebuked...

“I cannot do the right thing for these kids; why have I got them when I cannot give them what they need? Deep down I know it’s not true but it is the emotional trauma that comes back to say...

A new bike and electric bike sharing scheme is being launched across Portsmouth, Southampton and the Isle of Wight today (Thursday). Solent Transport, its local authority partners and Beryl have created the brand-new bike share scheme, giving thousands of people...

The Government's Kickstart scheme, which was launched to help tackle youth unemployment, has led to 34 people securing permanent roles with Southern Co-op. After opening up a large number of roles across its stores, funeral services and head office, 76...

A vote against ‘increasing the average wage, improving health and education and protecting the Island against climate change, or are Isle of Wight councillors ‘kidding themselves if they think it will solve the housing crisis? Two sides of a controversial...

An extension may be sought for the trial of rental e-scooters on the Isle of Wight. Beryl e-scooters were introduced to the Island in November 2022, following a successful bid by Solent Transport — a partnership of the 4 local...

Old information signs taken down during work to improve Ryde Interchange are set to return to service at the Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum. Island Roads and Southern Vectis got together to arrange for the signs to be...