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The Isle of Wight’s biggest award-winning scare event, Terror Island, premiered with its exclusive Press Night last Friday ahead of the event opening to the public this week. The evening was attended by hundreds of guests, industry professionals and influencers...

Plans for a house in the car park of the Three Bishops pub in Brighstone are being appealed to the government again after the Isle of Wight Council again refused planning permission. The applicants, Punch Partnerships, are hoping for a...

Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident which took place on a Route 2 bus between Newport and Ryde. The incident happened some time between 17:15 and 18:00 on Monday (18th October), at the rear of the top deck...

Police are investigating the discovery of a body in the English Channel last month and are now appealing for information to help identify the person. The body was found around 46 miles off the coast of Salcombe, Devon and was...

The team behind Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop has announced that a new publically accessible defibrillator has been installed at the site thanks to public donations. Made possible by donations from customers of the business, the purchase and installation of the...

The Isle of Wight Road Races - a TT-style motorcycle race due to be held in April 2022 - has taken one step closer this week. A formal Motor Race Order has been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council,...

The new Chairman of the Isle of Wight branch of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), Colin Boswell, believes the recent influx of new entrants to the Island’s rural scene make it a time of change and opportunity. Mr...

UK Oil and Gas says it is disappointed by the Isle of Wight Council's decision to refuse planning permission for an oil discovery site near Arreton, stating the company will now consider its position and whether to lodge an appeal...

Abandoned boats are being seized by the Isle of Wight Council in a bid to clear berths and seek unpaid fees across the Island. The council started the process against abandoned boats earlier this year, with notices put on vessels,...

Another 5G mast could be installed in Cowes for a national mobile network. Earlier this year, EE switched on its 5G mast in time for Cowes Week but left the service on for customers in the area permanently. The 5G...