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A group programme is helping to improve the lives of people living with chronic hip, knee and back pain on the Isle of Wight. ESCAPE-pain, which stands for Enabling Self-management and Coping with Arthritic Pain using Exercise, is a 6-week...

Dan Vale Brading Town overcame local rivals Shanklin to lift the Irish Rifles Memorial Cup in its centenary year at Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, last night (Tuesday). The Memorial Cup was first played in 1920. However, COVID-19 forced the abandonment...

Rookley-based Betapak has invested in new technology to provide Island businesses with a locally manufactured, sustainable packaging solution that helps them reduce cost and their carbon footprint, whilst also driving eco-friendly customer loyalty. Whilst businesses and their customers want products...

An independent review into whether the Isle of Wight Council’s planning system works - or doesn’t as the case may be - is being conducted by mainland officials. It comes after allegations of mistreatment were levelled at the council’s planning...

Red Funnel has completed the first phase of renovation works to Terminal 1 in Southampton that will provide customers with a more accessible travel experience. The works were made as part of a £2million investment into upgrades, that included the...

Operation Sceptre, a weeklong initiative to tackle knife crime, is underway until Sunday (22nd May). Hampshire Constabulary is 1 of 43 forces - and the British Transport Police - taking part in the efforts to crack down on knife-enable crime...

A Sandown man who has appeared before the courts no less than 16 times has been fined following his latest appearance after shouting homophobic abuse at Police. Anthony Serjent, 43, of Fort Street, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates...

The ‘harsh reality’ of the Isle of Wight’s critical housing need has been highlighted by senior councillors — including 42 Island families living in emergency accommodation following an immediate risk of homelessness. It comes as the cost of living crisis...

2 beaches in the Nettlestone and Seaview parish have been announced as winners of the prestigious Keep Britain Tidy Seaside Awards for Summer 2022. This year both Seagrove Bay and Springvale Beach have met the high standard required to be...

A dummy mine used for exercises by the Royal Navy has been lost in Sandown Bay. Naval ships have been conducting exercises in the area but have left something behind... Mariners are being warned to take extra care when off...