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A Ryde nightspot is putting forward its latest bid to stay open until the small hours today (Thursday) as it takes the Isle of Wight Council to court. The case of Harbour House will be heard by Isle of Wight...

With the Tour of Britain race now just weeks away, the Isle of Wight Council has confirmed which roads motorists will have to remove their cars from on the big day. Organisers require roads to be free of cars to...

A railway crossing in Ryde that is used by local dog walkers, as well as school children heading to Ryde Academy, is to temporarily close just as children head back to school. Pig Leg Lane crossing on Rosemary Lane in...

The Police and Crime Commissioners for both Hampshire & Isle of Wight and Thames Valley have awarded more than £48,000 to fund lifesaving first aid equipment for all dog units across the counties. As well as frequently working in some...

Monday 8th August – Friday 12th August 2022 • Dennis Donovan, 79, of Egerton Road in Bembridge, pleaded guilty to drink driving (101). He was banned from driving for 25 months and made subject to a 12-month community order with...

A former pub and hotel in Bembridge could be demolished with plans to build up to 11 flats put forward to the planning committee. The Raffles Tavern building, on Steyne Road in Bembridge, was last used as a dormitory for...

The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service has awarded the Ryde Beach Lifeguard team with an Ambulance Service Commendation Award for their outstanding contribution and support. The Ryde Beach Lifeguards are a team of 12 lifeguards and 2 beach safety volunteers...

Visitors to the coast are being urged to stay away from cliff bases and edges due to an increased risk of rock falls. The Isle of Wight Council has said people should not underestimate the risks they are taking when...

Island Photo Centre has announced that it is to close its Upper St James' Street store in Newport after 32 years in business. The Isle of Wight business has confirmed that the doors will close for the last time at...

Firefighters across Hampshire and Isle of Wight have dealt with nearly 9x more outdoor fires in the first 2 weeks of August than they did in 2021. The staggering 764% increase has seen crews tackle 484 fires in the open...