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A rapist serving life in prison pushed a prison officer, rendering him unconscious, whilst incarcerated at HMP Isle of Wight last year, a court has heard. Asif Ali, 43, now of HMP Parc in Wales pleaded guilty to 1 count...

New figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed that the number of sexual offences reported on the Isle of Wight has increased by almost 30% in just 12 months to hit a new record high. Between March 2021...

The 2nd oldest carnival in the UK, Ventnor Carnival, has received a shock bill to close the many roads along its route. Ventnor Carnival - which has been going since 1889 - recently received a bill for £400 as a...

Popular travel show Susan Calman’s Grand Week by the Sea will feature the Isle of Wight in its latest episode tonight (Tuesday). The 2nd episode of the popular Channel 5 series sees the Scottish comedian visit the Island on the...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has said he will be voting for Liz Truss in the battle between her and Rishi Sunak to become the country's next Prime Minister. Truss will be hoping to put her name in the...

A woman whose car had its catalytic converter stolen last week has issued a plea to help find her missing Cat - which disappeared around the same time as the theft in Ningwood. A thief entered Catherine Cameron-Martin's property on...

A mains leak has forced the closure of a busy road between Ryde and Seaview today (Monday). Emergency repairs to pipework under the tarmac will see Nettlestone Hill closed from its junction with Nettlestone Green to its junction with Pondwell...

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is urging people to be aware of its power lines and electrical equipment, and to stay safe this Summer when taking part in outdoor activities. It follows a recent incident in West Sussex where...

Disruption to cross-Solent travel is continuing this week with a further 3 days of industrial action planned - with no signs of Red Funnel buckling under the pressure to increase staff wages. The first day of action was held last...

Island Ferry operator Red Funnel has finally revealed why its crossing time for its high-speed service between Cowes and Southampton has increased from 23 to 28 minutes. For as long as many can remember, the journey between Cowes and Southampton...