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A dedicated children’s wing, moving the fracture clinic and a new 18-bed surgical ward are among the big improvements planned at the Isle of Wight’s only hospital. The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is proposing 3 extensions for St Mary’s...

Go-Ahead Group - the owner of Isle of Wight bus company Southern Vectis - has received 2 takeover bids, which the company says it is minded to accept. Go-Ahead has told its shareholders that it has received an unsolicited approach...

Multiple low-flying aircraft will be in the skies above the Isle of Wight today (Tuesday) as oil spill response training takes place. Planes, including a Boeing 727, are due to conduct dynamic low-level manoeuvring from 07:00 to 16:00. They are...

The pond at Big Mead park in Shanklin could face closure and demolition if problems with its 200-year-old pipework aren't fixed. The main issue at the pond is that a pipe that brings water in from the downs has collapsed...

Police have told the owners of the Ocean Hotel in Sandown that they must clean up the site otherwise they will be breaking the law.  The South Wight Neighbourhood Policing Team previously issued a Community Protection Notice Warning in May,...

2 men who allegedly stole £600 worth of clothing from Sports Direct in Newport have been released from custody whilst investigations are underway. On Friday the men - both from Newport - went into the Sports Direct store on South...

It's been more than 30 years since the last stage rally was held on the Isle of Wight but that is all about to change as the Isle Of Wight Car Club announces the return of the Island Stages this...

Festival revellers can expect a mixed bag when it comes to the weather with bright blue skies and potentially thundery downpours set for this year's Isle of Wight Festival. Thursday will be a very warm day with hazy sunshine as...

Founder of the Bestival Rob da Bank won his 4-year-long court case - after he was originally sued for £650,000 for an allegedly unpaid loan.  The Island resident was appearing at Central London County Court accused of failing to repay...

Actor Paul McGann, famous for portraying the 8th incarnation of the Doctor in Doctor Who, was filming around the Island last week.  The short film called 'The Day of the Sun Dog' was written by Rowena Amos from Ventnor and...