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Wightlink Deck Officer Steve Chamberlain has received 2 national awards for his actions in saving a man’s life by jumping into the freezing waters of Portsmouth Harbour earlier this year. HRH Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, presented him with the...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely will meet with ministers to discuss the Isle of Wight becoming a national leader in autism diagnosis and education. The move comes after Bob hosted a special educational needs (SEN) roundtable event at the...

Red Funnel has this week published new timetables for its cross-Solent routes which are effective from 30th October 2018 right through until 4th November 2019. The new summer vehicle timetable adds an extra 16 sailings per week between East Cowes...

Some 87% of UK internet users are now shopping online, but how do the English buy online compared to the Welsh, the Scots and the Northern Irish? Several millions of online transactions made by users in 2017 have been analyzed by...

The fifth Isle of Wight Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend takes place this weekend and once again it appears to be a keenly anticipated event. More than 100 classic buses and coaches will be visiting over 90 pubs, clubs...

UPDATED: Plans to transform Newport Harbour have moved a step closer with the appointment of architectural firm, Kay Elliott. The Isle of Wight Council will work with the Devon-based company to take forward the regeneration plans for the flagship site....

The Isle of Wight is set to go up against 'the big boys’ with 4 businesses shortlisted in the Beautiful South Awards 2018. The finalists have been revealed today (Tuesday) by Tourism South East. The Isle of Wight is represented...

Supporters of Shanklin Theatre celebrated 10 years since the theatre was saved from closure and possible demolition during an evening to remember last Tuesday (2nd October). Over the past 10 years the theatre has grown exponentially and is now fully...

Over 300 people, including Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely and local councillors from across the political spectrum, united in forming a continuous link around Ryde Arena this morning (Saturday) on the second anniversary of its sudden closure by the...

A number of key roads in the Sandown area are set to receive an upgrade over the next 2 months as part of the PFI Highways Improvement Programme. Following road improvement works at Perowne Way during the summer, work is...