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Bob Seely has welcomed a government-backed insurance scheme that will boost the Isle of Wight events industry, just in case legal restrictions prevent events from taking place in the future. The £750million scheme will see the government act as a...

A photo of a hallway uploaded to TripAdvisor on 2nd August. (Photo by James N/TripAdvisor). The Melbourne Ardenlea Hotel in Shanklin is back open for business after proving to the Isle of Wight Council that its electrics and gas supplies...

Cowes RNLI lifeboat had an eventful, if not dramatic, end to Cowes Week this year with a variety of challenges for the volunteer crew. A yacht that had gone aground near the mouth of Beaulieu River last Thursday was attended...

Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been part of the launch of the Prime Minister and Home Secretary’s Beating Crime Plan. Commissioner Jones joined Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Home Secretary Priti Patel...

The RSPCA has launched a new rehoming campaign to help find alternative homes for ‘farm cats’ in the South West who prefer the great outdoors. The project aims to find homes for farm cats and other nervous felines who need...

The Isle of Wight Council has advised that Devils Chimney steps are currently closed for repairs. Walkers and visitors to the popular landmark are being advised to divert using footpaths V65, V65a, V65d and V66. It is unclear at this...

A COVID-related death has been recorded at St Mary's Hospital according to the latest data, meaning a total of 3 deaths have now been recorded since 7th April. The fall in the number of deaths from COVID-19 demonstrates that the...

Red Funnel has published a new Red Jet timetable for its cross-Solent routes post-Cowes Week (9th August – 19th August). The timetable will see Red Funnels services return to the pre-Cowes Week schedule. In addition, and to help meet demand during...

A Ryde councillor remains in post — despite saying he would resign — after the controversial decision was made by the town council to buy Ryde Town Hall. Ryde Town Council voted last month to take on the run-down building...

The Isle of Wight has ranked as the 4th cheapest staycation destination in the UK, according to new research by Monese. In the midst of travel restrictions and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, more and more getaway goers are...