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A disqualified driver who was caught by the Police while they were seizing another vehicle pleaded guilty to 2 motoring offences at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court yesterday (Friday). Rachael Woods, 30, of Jubilee Close in Freshwater, pleaded guilty...

Tough new measures to tackle the cruel practice of hare coursing are now in force, with anyone caught now facing an unlimited fine and up to 6 months in prison. These new measures strengthen law enforcement for hare coursing by...

A new Fire Cadets unit is being established on the Isle of Wight this September, with the programme to be launched at Sandown Fire Station. Run by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS), the programme will...

A series of drop-in sessions are being organised by the Isle of Wight Council so residents can find out more about the forthcoming Tour of Britain cycle race. The Tour of Britain culminates on the Island on 11th September when...

A serial rapist who attacked 3 prison officers after he was found drunk in his cell pleaded guilty to assault at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court today (Friday). Richard Houston, 30, of HMP Isle of Wight, appeared via video...

This is Island life... amazing! This week's Readers' Gallery has an incredible array of different photos, from birds or prey to scenic landscapes. Keep them coming! Young Buzard spots his fist plane overhead Wroxall ~ Photo credit Bob C Juvenille...

Waste collections in Newport, Gunville and Carisbrooke have been temporarily suspended today (Friday) as temperatures exceed 30c. The suspension means some waste or recycling may not be collected today that would usually take place on Friday. This action is for...

Supermarket giant Aldi has confirmed that it will be opening another store on the Isle of Wight - this time in Newport. Joining Costa and McDonald’s, Aldi is the latest national chain to announce that it will be heading to...

Wightlink has revealed that it will be running a revised timetable across all 3 of its cross-Solent routes this Autumn during its annual maintenance programme for all 8 of its ships.  More than £5million will be spent on the work,...

The Isle of Wight Law Centre has announced that it will be closing its doors at the end of the month as it has been unable to secure funding. The centre has fought for many years to maintain its free,...