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As the festive season approaches, Red Funnel has released its official Christmas timetable for its vehicle and Red Jet services and has also announced the return of an expanded Red Jet timetable. Effective this Wednesday (2nd December), Red Jet crossings will...

The Beryl e-Scooters only arrived on the Isle of Wight on Thursday, but are already being misused by youths - including one which was taken up the dual carriageway. Police have issued a 'blunt' warning about the potential consequences of...

People aged over 50 in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will be able to get their free flu vaccination from tomorrow (1st December), through into the New Year. As part of the expanded flu vaccination programme, this year is...

With news that Arcadia Group is on the verge of administration and plenty of other stores closing their doors, it's vital to know what your rights are when it comes to vouchers, gift cards and refunds. It's been a difficult...

Visit Isle of Wight is working with the Isle of Wight Council to ensure that visitors to the Island can enjoy everything on offer while maintaining its Tier 1 status - with a very clear message that those in Tier...

Those enjoying an autumnal walk between Sandown and Shanklin are being urged to be mindful of the potential for falling debris in the vicinity of Littlestairs Road in Lake. Parish councillor Adrian Whittaker has raised the alarm that a section...

Although it is a festive tradition that is diminishing year-on-year, the Government has confirmed that Islanders CAN go carol singing this Christmas - but need to stand 2 metres from the front door. According to guidance issued today (Sunday), carol...

With the country heading out of national lockdown and into the tier system next week, the Isle of Wight is 1 of only 3 places going into Tier 1. Despite howls of outrage from MPs in the House of Commons...

As part of their annual staff flu vaccination programme, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust is supporting UNICEF’s Get a Jab, Give a Jab campaign. Get a Jab, Give a Jab is an initiative created by staff in the NHS...

The new Island Line trains will begin a period of crucial nighttime testing on the railway from Monday (30th November). South Western Railway has provided an update on plans for the testing of the new fleet of Class 484 trains,...