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Bump Express, the Isle of Wight's leading cosmetic repair centre and CNC Coatings, alloy wheel repair and powder coatings specialists have made a further significant investment into their Professional Car Care Studio on Lake Industrial Estate, with help from the...

25-year-old Joseph Baker has been handed a 14-month prison sentence for driving whilst disqualified and dangerous driving - the latest in a string of driving offences. Just 12 months ago, Baker, of Chapel Street in Newport, was jailed for 11...

Over 5,000 Islanders have now taken part in MP Bob Seely’s survey and petition on Island Plan proposals to build thousands of houses - many on greenfield sites - on the Isle of Wight over the next 15 years. As...

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has been awarded a grant of £116,000 from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. This money will enable the heritage railway to construct a 360 square metre barn in the Havenstreet station show...

Isle of Wight-based The Garlic Farm has found increased demand for its range of over 60 garlic food and drinks products across Europe, with the company’s ‘Vampire Slayer Seriously Hot Sauce’ flying off the shelves in Germany and Sweden. The...

Firefighters have used cutting gear to free a 5-month-old Terrier with its head stuck in a gate at a property in Ryde this evening (Sunday). 1 appliance was mobilised to an address on Westfield Park at 17:40 following a call...

Michael Forsyth-Caffrey, Senior Coastal Operations Officer of the Isle of Wight for Her Majesty's Coastguard, has completed his last day of service as he retires after 29 years. Mick, as he is known to colleagues, has served in a variety of roles...

‘Thank you for everything you all do for us’ - thats the message from one generous Islander who anonymously dropped off an envelope of money to Police in Ryde for fallen Thames Valley colleague, PC Andrew Harper. Isle of Wight Police have...

With the August bank holiday on the horizon, CLA South East is urging the public to enjoy countryside responsibly – and follow 10 top tips. Thousands of people will flock to the beautiful countryside over the August bank holiday weekend,...

The 59th Cowes Powerboat race weekend will see teams competing for the UKOPRA World Championships over the August Bank Holiday weekend - 24th/25th August 2019. At least 15 teams will be participating in the final round of the UKOPRA Worlds...