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An Isle of Wight HGV driver is set to take on the monumental challenge of rowing across the North Atlantic Ocean in aid of 2 Island services. George Jenkins driver, Jacob, decided to undertake the challenge after a conversation with...

Community feedback has helped shape revised plans for Ryde Interchange, which have been revealed in a new masterplan. More than 20 modifications are being proposed for the multi-million-pound scheme which went out to public consultation over the summer. The project...

Please note: the contents of this article, which is published with the permission of the family, may cause upset to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. A grieving Isle of Wight couple are calling for lessons to be learned after...

A health and social care hub has opened in the West Wight to try and help the Island cope with its care crisis. Following months of critical levels of staff shortages, which have led to cancelled visits, a care home...

The dates for next year's Isle of Wight Classic Car Extravaganza have been confirmed. This year the 2-day event was held during its usual spot of mid-September, but the show took place solely in Ryde due to a clash with...

The Isle of Wight Council's Talented Athlete Programme, which helps gifted sportspeople by offering discounted access to services, is now open to budding Island sporting stars. Talented athletes who meet the scheme’s criteria can use the council’s leisure centres free...

An update on the 'wight elephant' that is the Cowes Floating Bridge — including the ongoing legal case — is provided in a new Isle of Wight Council report published today (Wednesday). The paper, to go before Cabinet members next...

The RSPCA charity shop in St James’ Street, Newport, is to close this weekend ahead of a move to a new store next month. And to mark the end of 10 years at its current location, the shop is going...

Pedestrians and cyclists making their way along the National Cycle Network between Newport and Ryde will notice a big improvement at Spencer Road near Binstead. Work has just finished on laying a fully-sealed tarmac surface, creating a safer and smoother...

Former X-Factor host Dermot O'Leary stopped for a bite to eat at The Lifeboat in East Cowes whilst filming on the Isle of Wight yesterday (Tuesday). It's thought that the television presenter is currently filming a Channel 4 documentary about...