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Members of the public in Ryde are being urged to keep an eye out for vandals who are causing persistent damage to the temporary toilets at Western Gardens.   The toilets have been installed at Western Gardens while the works to...

A man who was holidaying on the Isle of Wight when he fell and broke his leg in a remote part of the South Wight has thanked the emergency services who rescued him. It was early last Thursday afternoon that...

While schools were out in the summer, some little ones still headed to nursery and pre-school across the Island — and so did Ofsted inspectors. In the latest round-up of recently released inspection outcomes, the education watchdog rated the performance...

All of Southern Vectis' bus services will grind to a halt for a period on Monday to allow staff to watch Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral. The bus operator has confirmed that a Sunday timetable will be in operation on...

The ongoing saga surrounding the derelict Ocean Hotel in Sandown continues, with claims from its former freeholders that they have stepped away from the property and that legal action is being pursued against Hampshire Constabulary. In a statement sent to...

The collection of black bins, recycling and green waste will be pushed back by a day next week, as binmen are given the day off for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. For 1 week only, commencing 19th September,...

On this day in 1866, Ventnor lad William H Whitewood waded out to sea to retrieve a bottle he had seen floating on the waves, which contained a tragic and mysterious message... The cap and neck of the bottle were...

The bid to approve a new planning strategy for the Isle of Wight continues its slow march forward  — although 1 cabinet member has railed against others to oppose it. At the Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet meeting last week, cabinet...

With a Bank Holiday declared for the day of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, the Isle of Wight Council has confirmed the special arrangements for its services on Monday (19th September). Adult Social Care and Housing Needs...

A major crack within the pipework of a Council-run swimming pool has led to its partial closure. It has been confirmed that the small pool at Newport's Medina Leisure Centre is to remain closed until at least the Autumn to...