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Woods Kitchen in Godshill has its sights firmly on becoming a top eating and drinking destination for local people and visitors alike. Former owner Teri Wood has returned to take over the restaurant, previously known as The Essex. She brings with her...

61-year-old Roy Ward of Chapel Close, Gunville has been sentenced to 8 years in prison after admitting child sex offences dating back over 20 years. Ward appeared before Portsmouth Crown Court this week where he was sentenced for the historic...

Diverse Marine’s first month of operation has seen a steady stream of high quality refit and repair work from the RNLI, Turner Iceni, Turbine Transfers, Border Force and other work boat operators and pleasure craft owners. The future looked bleak...

Shahanaz (IOW) Ltd, which runs the Shahanaz Indian restaurant in Lake, has been fined a total of £35,684 for breaching food hygiene regulations. Abdul Hamid, who runs the company, pleaded guilty to 4 offences at the Isle of Wight Magistrates...

UPDATED: Teenagers across the Isle of Wight are celebrating success today (Thursday) as they receive their GCSE results. Envelopes are being opened at secondary schools with a level of anticipation and hesitation. But the initial feedback seems to suggest a...

A unique solution has been found to ensure a popular and beautiful access route to Bembridge can be maintained for locals and visitors. A new track-based technique is being used by Island Roads next month to replace 2 key footbridges,...

Britain's oldest theme park, Blackgang Chine, will be hosting a brand new horror event this October - Wicked Nights. The high intensity, after dark experience, includes The Cursed Mill: A Terrifying Tour - a hair-raising, blood-curdling experience that will leave you full...

Islanders are being asked to consider alternative ways of disposing of garden waste following a spike in the number of call outs to out of control bonfires for the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The fire service has...

A drone has been used to capture a bird’s eye view of the breath-taking new fireworks and pyrotechnics show at The Needles Landmark Attraction. This summer, visitors to the iconic attraction are being treated to Music & Magic in the...

Ryde Carnival has been crowned the UK’s most popular carnival in an online poll run by rental giants, HolidayLettings.co.uk. The TripAdvisor-owned company has been running a competition to find the country's favourite carnival. 11 locations were in the running but...