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55-year-old Carl Hamling, who is accused of exposing his penis in public on 2 separate occasions, will face a trial at the Isle of Wight Crown Court this December. Hamling, of Steephill Road in Ventnor, is alleged to have intentionally...

A new lease of life could be coming to 1 of the most notable buildings on Shanklin High Street, which has been empty for 5 years. Plans have been lodged with the Isle of Wight Council to transform the former...

Bob Seely MP has explained his vote of confidence in the Prime Minister Boris Johnson following last night's vote on Boris' premiership. Mr Seely was 1 of 211 Tory MPs who voted to say they had confidence in the PM,...

Toilets next to Hinks Café on the revetment between Sandown and Shanklin have been closed indefinitely due to major issues with the drainage system. Closed on Thursday (1st June), the closure is for the foreseeable future whilst a new PCL...

The official traffic plan for this year's Isle of Wight Festival has been confirmed ahead of the return of big names such as Muse, Kasabian and Lewis Capaldi to Seaclose Park later this month. The Isle of Wight Council, Island...

Up to 323 extra car spaces will be available to help ease parking congestion at the Needles Landmark Attraction throughout the peak holidays.  Plans have been put forward to increase the number of days the attraction can use the overspill...

Pharmaceutical needs are being met on the Island now and in the next 3 years… at least that’s what the Isle of Wight Council thinks. In a draft copy of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA), the Council’s Health and Wellbeing...

The dedication and value of volunteers will be celebrated by Mountbatten this week. The charity will mark Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1st – 7th June, with a party and awards ceremony to thank those who give their time to...

A number of local businesses have been shortlisted in the final round of the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2022 with the chance to win a regional crown in their respective categories.  5 Isle of Wight establishments across 6 categories have made...

42-year-old Daisy Parsons, who is accused of causing the death of motorcyclist Gordon Endler by careless driving, appeared at the Crown Court this morning (Monday) - but the case has now been adjourned until July. Parsons, of Chatfield Road in...