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A popular business on the Island that rears Carp is looking to expand its premises as trade continues to flourish. Based at Downend, Combley Farm already has a well-established carp breeding business but has sent an application the Isle of...

With the Summer Bank Holiday around the corner, Vodafone has improved its 4G mobile coverage in Bembridge so residents and local businesses as well as holidaymakers, can make the most of faster data speeds and more reliable calls. The upgrade...

A 40-year-old man from Wroxall, who is accused of failing to provide a specimen of breath following a crash, has pleaded not guilty to the charge against him. Nigel Brayley, of Clarence Road in Wroxall, appeared before the Isle of...

British boxing legend Nigel Benn and his undefeated champion son Connor are currently on the Isle of Wight training ahead of Connor's grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr. 2 weight world champion Nigel and his son Connor were spotted on...

Island children will enjoy free bicycles as part of a new partnership between the Isle of Wight Council, waste partners Amey and local business, ReCycle & BiCycle.  The Shanklin-based business collects unwanted bicycles from Lynnbottom Household Waste and Recycling Centre...

Supermarket chain Morrisons has recalled 2 ready-to-eat mango products because they may contain Salmonella. The precautionary step has been taken as it is thought that Morrisons Mango and Morrisons Mango Fingers might contain the harmful bacteria. Salmonella usually leads to...

28-year-old Jack Tregoning from Ryde, who crashed into a Police car before running away, appeared before the courts and pleaded guilty to 5 different offences on Friday.  Tregoning, of Alexandra Road, admitted failing to stop, failing to provide, driving without...

28-year-old Violet Prichard, who attempted to drive from Freshwater to Ryde whilst more than twice the drink-drive limit, but crashed, has been banned from getting behind the wheel for 20 months. Prichard, of Park Road in Ryde, pleaded guilty to...

As the Island's primary and secondary school children get ready to go back to school this Autumn, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families in the South East to not miss out on up to £2,000 a year on...

Ryde's Harbour House faced Magistrates to appeal the Isle of Wight Council’s decision to refuse its application for a late-night licence, but lost its battle and must now pay the Council's costs of £2,000. The application was originally refused by...