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The Trustees of Aspire Ryde have announced that Trevor Nicholas will take over responsibility from current CEO and founder of Aspire Ryde, Heath Monaghan, in the Autumn. A born and bred Islander, Trevor studied at Carisbrooke High School before leaving...

Firefighters from Freshwater Fire Station have made a social media appeal this evening (Saturday) following an inconsiderate driver who decided to park on double yellow lines - which subsequently meant their fire appliance couldn't make the turn.  A post posted...

3 giant deck chairs have been placed across the Isle of Wight for you to have some fun with this Summer - as well as giving you the chance to bag £500 in Thomas Cook vouchers! When you find one...

A year on from the launch of its innovative Power Track app, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is encouraging even more customers to download the user-friendly system to their mobile phones and tablets. The simple-to-use app enables SSEN’s customers...

The NHS on the Isle of Wight is successfully recruiting talented nurses from overseas to bolster its work to build a home-grown nursing workforce. The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has this week welcomed the first group of registered nurses...

Hampshire Constabulary are appealing for information following a burglary in Carisbrooke this week.  A trailer, 4 bicycles, a petrol lawnmower and a chipper are just a few of the items stolen from an address at Cedar Hill - other garden...

Work by Island Roads to upgrade pedestrian crossings across the Island is in full swing. Under the Highways Improvement Partnership, Island Roads will be upgrading 14 crossing sites before the winter. That is on top of 10 sites that have...

Police on the Isle of Wight are investigating an allegation that a young boy - thought to be just 10-years-old - pulled a knife on a group of children at a park on Pan Estate yesterday afternoon (Thursday). Although no...

Police on the Isle of Wight are appealing for witnesses to an altercation between a man and woman in a queue at a Newport shop on Sunday (28th July). Officers investigating the incident are particularly hoping to speak to a...

Islanders should prepare for a thrilling night like no other as tickets for Blackgang Chine's Terror Island are now on sale! With 3 brand new scare attractions, live DJ sets, a licensed bar and awesome street food, it’s guaranteed to...