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One man’s plans have been revealed to restore a former Ryde school back to its original glory with the help of students — if he can win it at auction. Vectis Hall, on Melville Street in Ryde, a Grade II...

The Federation of Small Businesses is calling for a second wave of support for small businesses across the Isle of Wight, as a second national lockdown looms. Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement of significant new COVID-19 restrictions in England,...

"We will continue to do all we can to support residents, businesses and communities and to continue delivering vital public services during lockdown" - That's the message from the leader of the Isle of Wight Council as the country prepares...

Jeremy Corbyn, who was this week suspended from the Labour party, escaped the national media spotlight by escaping to the Isle of Wight this weekend. Corbyn was spotted travelling over on the midnight ferry from Southampton on Friday night. The...

New rules have been set out to deal with people setting up home on public and private land without permission — including a potential 3-month tolerance period. The new protocol on unauthorised encampments is set to be approved by Councillor...

Wightlink are advising that they are unable to accommodate wheelchair users and those with accessible travel needs on their catamaran service today (Monday) due to a technical issue. The issue is affecting the Ryde Pier Head to Portsmouth Harbour service....

The NHS in the South East of England is urging people with a learning disability to have their free flu vaccination this winter. Some people with a learning disability can be more susceptible to flu and can go on to...

One of the UK's biggest grocers, which has numerous stores here on the Isle of Wight, has doubled the price of its Bags for Life. Tesco says the price hike is in a bid to reduce the amount of plastic...

This year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, support for the Toy Appeal is starting earlier due to the increased demand for support. Donations are even more vital than ever before in these challenging times. Since its inception, 10 years ago,...

Our readers have been busy once again this week taking photos of the Island's beauty. Autumnal Acer and Holly Berries in my garden in Binstead. (Carol Pryke) Beautiful Totland Bay in Totland Bay (Jane Hadlow) Blue tit in (Josh Thomas)...