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Police pursued a vehicle through the East Wight on Saturday after it failed to stop for officers. At just after 23:00, Police attempted to pull over a Honda Civic near Tesco Extra on Beaper Shute, between Ryde and Brading. The...

A new leaflet promoting active travel top tips for young people has been launched by the popular John Cattle’s Skate Club, thanks to grant funding from the council. The leaflet features advice and information that has been put together by...

Every pupil at Cowes Enterprise College recently took part in the international climate change protest day through a day of action at the school. With the full support of staff, all pupils formally made their mark by voting on issues...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is supporting businesses to access free expert and specialist advice as part of the Government’s national business readiness programme ahead of Brexit in just 37 days' time, although no events will be held by...

Motorists travelling between Ryde and Newport face 5 days of disruption as a result of the closure of the main road through Havenstreet next week. The rural route is used by hundreds, if not thousands, of motorists every day but...

PC Joanna Slocombe with bears Knitted police officer teddy bears are being handed out to children involved in incidents of domestic abuse. The bears, which are knitted by volunteers, were first used in February this year. They are given to children...

Following the news that Thomas Cook has ceased trading and been placed into compulsory liquidation, Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely is keen to ensure that all Island passengers and staff affected know where to seek support. More than 150,000...

Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a burglary at a property on Lower Road in Adgestone last week. The incident occurred overnight between 00:20 and 08:00 on Thursday 19th September. The suspect is believed to have entered the...

There are only days left to vote for the Isle of Wight’s legendary Dragon Tree to help it to become the Woodland Trust’s Tree of the Year. The oak is facing fierce competition from 9 other magnificent specimens including the...

For many of us, the Isle of Wight is known as home. As one of Britain’s sunniest spots, it’s filled with love and happiness. However, the Island also has a mythical past and a supernatural secret. In fact, the Isle...