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We hope you have all had a very Merry Christmas and you are enjoying the rest of the festive period. This is our last Readers' Gallery for 2019 and we would like to thank everyone who has been submitting photos...

When the temperatures start to drop it is reassuring to know the Cold Weather Payment scheme is there to support vulnerable households.  With forecasters predicting an arctic blast and further snow in the coming weeks, prolonged cold weather could trigger...

St Mary’s Hospital welcomed 2 bundles of joy into the world on Christmas Day, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has happily announced. First to arrive at 06:34 was Isaac Chick, a son for Christina Cave and Laurence Chick of...

The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service is experiencing technical difficulties with the 111 helpline this lunchtime (Friday), resulting in delays for those trying to get through. Islanders are being advised that calls to the non-emergency number will be answered, but...

To wrap up 2019 Red Funnel is hosting an End of Year sale, with savings of up to 25%. Visitors to and from the Island can take their pick from 3 vehicle ferry offers which cover both day and period...

The Cowes Floating Bridge will now not be operating after 12:30 on Christmas Day until first thing on Boxing Day, the Isle of Wight Council has announced. The floating bridge had originally been scheduled to be out of service from...

IW Met Service has issued a Christmas forecast for the Isle of Wight - but does it include snow? Unfortunately, it won't be a 'Wight' Christmas this year with temperatures sitting between 7c-8c. Showers will clear away as this evening...

Police on the Isle of Wight are hunting for a male wanted in connection with an assault on a 20-year-old woman in Lake last Friday. Shocking photos have been circulating on social media showing 20-year-old Yavana Dix covered in blood....

Those living on the Isle of Wight are being reminded that a drop-in service for people who need support during a mental health crisis will still be open throughout the festive period – including Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New...

VFM, organisers of The Isle of Wight International Scooter Rally, have announced that the annual August Bank Holiday event will be moving away from Ryde in 2020. The event has been based out of Smallbrook Stadium in Ryde for the...