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Rushing to catch the Yarmouth car ferry at more than twice the speed limit has landed a Cowes man in court, where he received a ban and hefty fine. 34-year-old Aaron Hayward, of Admiral Way in Cowes, pleaded guilty when...

An iconic Sandown building could be in for a much-anticipated facelift, as a plan is submitted to refurbish and demolish parts of the Grand Hotel, restoring it to its former Art Deco glory. Arson attacks have plagued the vacant hotel...

A proactive operation to target poor driving behaviours across the Isle of Wight saw the mainland-based Roads Policing Unit head across the Solent at the weekend. Activity was carried out across both Saturday 22nd January and Sunday 23rd January with...

Monday 17th January – Friday 21st January 2022 • Martin Stringer, 56, of Regent Street in Shanklin, pleaded guilty to possession of a Class A drug (heroin) and a Class B drug (cannabis). He was ordered to pay a fine...

The tenant farmers at Westridge Farm in Ryde have announced they will be vacating the farm by 31st October, paving the way for the development of 473 much-needed new homes in the East Wight. For the last 6 years, the...

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has set out her recommendation to the Police and Crime Panel for the police precept of the council tax this year, which looks set to increase following extensive consultation and what she says is...

Councillor Joe Robertson Leader of the Conservatives on the Isle of Wight Council, Councillor Joe Robertson, has branded the Alliance Group's claim to be 'open and transparent' an empty and hollow slogan. The comments follow January's Full Council Meeting where...

Police on the Isle of Wight have issued a warning to dog owners to always keep their animals under control and in sight following an increased number of livestock worrying incidents. Officers from the Countrywatch team say that over the...

Magistrates are set to be given greater powers to allow them to sentence criminals to up to 12 months in prison under plans announced by Justice Secretary Dominic Raab. The move will increasingly allow the serious cases heard by magistrates...

The main road between Whitwell and Ventnor has been closed to enable emergency gas works in the area this afternoon (Monday). Whitwell Road has been closed between the junctions of St Lawrence Shute and Gills Cliff Road, with public footpaths...