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A brand new pool hall will open its doors in Ryde next week. Rocket Ronnie's will open in the former Arcadia gaming arcade on the Esplanade on Monday - just as COVID restrictions are lifted. The family-friendly pool hall has...

Irate locals fed up with dog poo being discarded by a 'phantom depositor' in Seaview have erected a sign encouraging those 'defiling' the beauty spot to stop being lazy and to walk to the nearby bin. The printed sign has been placed...

A young child heading across the Solent with his mum for hospital treatment fell in between the gangway and a Red Jet vessel at Red Funnel's West Cowes terminal this morning (Friday). The youngster escaped with minor scratches when he...

43-year-old Stacey Walford has been banned from driving for 2 years after being caught behind the wheel whilst more than 3 times the drink-drive limit. On 28th April this year, Police Constable Lacey was driving through Apse Heath when a...

As the warm weather comes - and then swiftly goes again - more of our readers have been out with their cameras and phones capturing the best the Island has to offer.  This week has seen an influx of nature...

Meeting the Chief Constable and getting out into the community have been the first actions of new Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, who has now officially taken up office. In order to fulfill the role, the incoming Police and...

Red Funnel has announced that it is adding more Hi-Speed Red Jet crossings from Monday (17th May). The new crossing times being added to the Red Jet timetable are: Monday to Sunday Departing Southampton: 21:35 Departing West Cowes: 22:15 Fridays...

Sandown Town Council has been forced to close one of the town's public conveniences after vandals caused extensive damage to the facilities overnight. The toilets in Eastern Gardens - which were also vandalised in March 2020, as previously reported by...

With a focus on innovation, digital inclusion and pioneering approaches to decarbonisation, the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has unveiled an updated Economic Recovery Plan which puts health and wellbeing at the heart of the Solent's recovery from the COVID-19...

During Mental Health Awareness Week (10th - 16th May), an Island housebuilder has launched Nature on Your Doorstep, a project designed to inspire and advise people how to turn their outdoor spaces into havens for wildlife – whether it be...