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The New Carnival Company has announced its theme for the Isle of Wight Mardi Gras in 2022, as well as a firm commitment to reducing the carbon footprint of its annual Mardi Gras parade in Ryde by banning all petrol...

A 73-year-old man from Ryde, who was caught driving whilst almost 3 times the drink-drive limit as he popped to Tesco for a pint of milk, has been banned from the roads. Richard Fraser-Tait, of Marymead Close in Ryde, appeared...

Wightlink is reminding its customers about charges they face when the Portsmouth Clean Air Zone (CAZ) comes into operation from Monday 29th November 2021.  Cars and vans going to and from Wightlink’s car ferry terminal in Gunwharf Road will not...

Monday 8th November – Friday 12th November 2021 • James Collyer, 32, of no fixed abode, was fined £40 and ordered to pay £60 costs for failing to comply with a community order. • Alan Cassford, 20, of High Street...

Christmas schemes that provide food and activities to Island children who are eligible for free school meals will receive funding totalling more than £20,000.  Members of the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet approved 4 separate grant awards last Thursday. The...

Over 66,000 journeys have been completed on Beryl's e-scooters across the Isle of Wight since the launch of the transport trial last year, it has been revealed. It has been a whole year since Beryl arrived on the Island; first...

A campaign has been launched to support the regeneration of Ryde Town Hall and Theatre – and the Island’s MP has pledged his support. Friends of Ryde Town Hall (FORTH), supported by Ryde Society, recently held their first event which...

Central Rural councillor Suzie Ellis has vowed to involve the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities if UK Oil and Gas appeal the refusal of planning permission to drill for oil at Arreton. Cllr Ellis has reiterated...

Hampshire Constabulary is this week taking part in 'Op Drive Insured' as part of a national effort to reduce uninsured driving levels and protect road users. The week-long campaign between 15th-21st November 2021 has been developed by the Motor Insurers’...

Age UK Isle of Wight has announced the appointment of Rachel Mckernan as its new Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Rachel joins Age UK from Barnardo’s, where she has been Assistant Director Children’s Services for Hampshire and the Isle...