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Mike Quinn, Doncasters CEO Leading manufacturer of high-precision alloy engineering components, Doncasters - who own Trucast in Ryde -  has taken over Uni-Pol, a global business specialising in the manufacture of superalloy cast parts. The acquisition places Doncasters amongst the...

A former children’s home in Totland Bay — which has been shut for over a year after a ‘series of problems’ — could be restored to a family home. Leeward House, behind The Broadway, has been empty since June 2021,...

Youtuber, Instagram and social media star Joe Sugg was seen on the Isle of Wight yesterday (Thursday) enjoying a fun-filled day out. The 30-year-old, who has over 10 million combined subscribers across his Youtube channels, came over on the Wight...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is celebrating 15 years of life-saving missions across the region today (Friday). Since 2007, doctors and paramedics have responded to over 15,000 emergencies and have helped saved the lives of hundreds of people....

Islanders who are most in need are being offered vouchers to help buy food as the cost of living crisis in the UK continues. The new scheme will allow people to spend the one-off vouchers at one of the Island's...

The Government has launched a review into short-term tourist accommodation with a view to making sure the tourism sector works for both residents and visitors alike. An open call for evidence over the next 12 weeks aims to understand the...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (1st July 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 3145 £100.00 9143 £100.00 2572 £100.00 6812 £100.00 14946 £100.00 10310 £100.00 9810 £100.00 7124 £100.00 7025 £100.00 4217 £100.00 5429

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...

Heinz products have been dropped from the shelves of all 4,000 Tesco stores - including here on the Isle of Wight after a pricing dispute with parent company Kraft. Popular household staples such as baked beans, tomato ketchup and a...

The inaugural 'Going Electric' event, the first on the Island dedicated to showcasing electric transport in all its forms, is set to take place at the Isle of Wight College on Sunday 31st July. This free-to-attend event will bring together...