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2 Isle of Wight businesses have won regional awards in their respective categories at the 2022 Muddy Stilettos Awards. Medina Books in Cowes won best bookshop in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, whilst Seaview Art Gallery in Seaview won best...

Former stunt performer turned fundraiser, Eddie Kidd OBE, has celebrated his 63rd birthday on the Isle of Wight this week - and was treated to a special surprise singsong from a cohort of Armed Police officers. Whilst enjoying the sun...

A hotel in Shanklin is to feature on the famous Channel 5 show 'The Hotel Inspector' tonight (Thursday) at 21:00. The Gracellie Hotel on Hope Road in Shanklin has been owned by current bosses Philip and Kelly, who are father...

A £14million bid to improve some of the Island’s cycle tracks and create a more sustainable transport network has been launched after approval was given to submit it to the government. As part of the second round of Levelling Up...

Plans that could create ‘a playful space’ for all ages to enjoy as part of a major revamp of Ryde High Street are being shared for the first time by the Ryde Heritage Action Zone (HAZ). A new website -...

Plans for 50 homes at Puckpool have been given the go-ahead, despite more than 180 objections and claims it would destroy the area. 18 months since the plans were first submitted for the former Harcourt Sands holiday centre golf course...

Monday 13th June – Friday 17th June 2022 • Claire Sprengel, 43, of Scarrots Lane in Newport, changed her plea to guilty for driving whilst unfit through drugs. She was handed a 6-month community order with 15 rehabilitation days, banned...

With the majority of the population vaccinated against COVID-19 and take up dwindling over time, the Riverside Vaccination Centre will now only open 2 days a week - and is currently completely closed. Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Clinical...

Cashless parking charges will be introduced to an East Cowes car park despite local opposition and a potential future housing development. The Isle of Wight Council’s cabinet came to an agreement on Monday evening to implement fees at the Maresfield...

A new action plan has been outlined by the Isle of Wight Council to give a ‘better life’ to Islanders facing homelessness. Some of the actions include using all available powers to the council to bring empty properties back into...