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The trustees of Bembridge Harbour Trust, a charity charged within its objectives to protect and enhance Bembridge Harbour, have announced that they have been joined by 2 new trustees -  Norman Marshall and Jonathan Bacon. Norman Marshall has a background...

Medina Marching Band have reached out to Islanders for information relating to the theft of £250 worth of equipment at St Helens Carnival yesterday (Bank Holiday Monday). The Corps of Drums section of the band had their spare parade sticks...

Thousands of scooterists descended on the Isle of Wight this weekend for the annual Scooter Rally, with the crowds making the most of the Bank Holiday sunshine and soaring temperatures. Ryde became a hive of activity from late on Thursday as up...

Islanders are being reminded to take care in the warmer weather this bank holiday weekend. There is a 70% chance of heatwave conditions between 18:00 on Saturday and 09:00 on Tuesday in the South East, according to Public Health England...

With forecasters predicting a mini heatwave across the Isle of Wight and the South over the Bank Holiday weekend, CLA South East is calling on the public to take extra care in the countryside as the warm, dry conditions could...

Islanders are being reminded that new Blue Badge parking qualifications for people with non-visible disabilities are being brought in from 30th August. The Department for Transport is introducing the changes to help people whose non-visible disabilities are assessed as enduring...

Antony Hook, Liberal Democrat MEP for the Isle of Wight, has released an in-depth report assessing how migration works for the UK and the impact that Brexit will have.   The government, in pursuing its Brexit agenda, is seemingly looking...

Island Line - the 8.5 mile train line that runs between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin - is celebrating today (Friday) as the Isle of Wight's railway turns the grand old age of 155! The first services between Ryde St...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. New Applications Application...

It’s that time of the year again when young people Island-wide will be considering their options having received their GCSE results. For some, this will mean starting college or sixth form, while for others, it can be a time of...