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A new service to provide year-round mental health crisis support to adults across the Isle of Wight has gone live in Ryde. Ryde Safe Haven, located in the Town Hall on Lind Street, offers any over 18s on the Island...

37-year-old Marcus Brace has avoided a prison sentence despite pleading guilty to possessing indecent images of children, some as young as 5. Brace, of Downs View Road on Pan Estate, Newport appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court back...

Wet Leg fan President Barack Obama Isle of Wight band Wet Leg’s eponymous debut album has been shortlisted as an Album of the Year for the 2022 Mercury Prize and their music has been endorsed by none other than former...

After vaccinating tens of thousands of Islanders against COVID-19 in a bid to return to life as normal, an effort akin to wartime Britain, it has been confirmed that the Riverside Vaccination Centre in Newport will close on 28th August....

The Island's natural beauty, its stunning views and beautiful wildlife are included in this week's Readers' Gallery. ~ Photo credit Jane Holland Blue skies over Brighstone Brighstone ~ Photo credit Simon Wheeler Sunrise at Bonchurch during heatwave Bonchuch ~ Photo...

The University of Portsmouth and Ryde Town Council have signed a new partnership agreement to help raise the regional and national profile of both the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth. The agreement covers areas of mutual interest such as addressing...

With the eyes of the sailing world set to fall on the Isle of Wight, the local NHS is urging residents to take extra care to stay safe in the sun. More sunny weather is forecast during Cowes Week so...

Islander Peter Taylor has been announced as the new Chairman of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. He takes over the reins from Peter Conway, who has retired from the board following 21 years of service. Peter has a lifelong...

The owner of a piece of land earmarked for housing in the rural village of Wellow will stump up £80,000 towards affordable housing on the Island so it is easier for the brownfield land to be developed. Since gaining planning...

The Laidlaw unit at St Mary’s Hospital in Newport poses a fire safety risk to patients, it has been found. According to an Isle of Wight NHS Trust Board report, the outpatient diagnostic and rehabilitation unit has been deemed unfit...