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One of Britain’s favourite pastimes was played in the middle of the Solent bright and early this morning (Sunday). An exceptionally low tide revealed Bramble Bank - normally known as a shipping hazard - to allow for a game of cricket to be...

Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault on a 34-year-old woman in Trafalgar Road, Newport. The woman was driving alone in her car at around 18:45 on Tuesday (10th July) when she approached the junction of Nelson...

Cowes Floating Bridge will be out of action throughout Sunday and Monday to allow for essential maintenance to take place. The troubled Floating Bridge No.6 will be run aground at 00:30 on Sunday morning to allow engineers to start work....

Faye Evans, Partner at Churchers Solicitors Ryde-based law firm, Churchers Solicitors, has backed a recent report that revealed a staggering 97% of people living in the South East have not made necessary provisions should they lose mental capacity in the future...

The Isle of Wight Youth Council has launched a Youth Voice Award aka 'YoVA' to recognise outstanding engagement by schools with young people. The criteria developed by the Youth  Council starts at the bronze level, for example allowing students to...

Get your neon flamingos at the ready as Eklectica Festival announces it’s hosting a tropical rave theme for festivalgoers on the Saturday of this year's event. Eklectica Festival, which will light up Isle of Wight’s Robin Hill Country Park from...

In the spirit of taking care of the planet and minimising use of plastics, organisers of Isle of Wight Day have taken the decision not to produce any more bunting this year. Islanders are being urged to re-use any bunting...

Wightlink Ryde Slide returns to Union Street in Ryde on Sunday 22nd July and it's set to be bigger, better and wetter than ever before. Raising money for 5 local charities, the Wightlink Ryde Slide attracts hundreds to take the...

Following an upsurge in visitors to the Island requiring healthcare, the Isle of Wight NHS Trust is writing to hotels, B&Bs, campsites and tourist destinations setting out the advice and options for visitors to receive healthcare. Although an increase in...

Ben Coleman (L) with new business partner Matt Floyd (R) The former business managers of South Boats IOW have completed the purchase of the assets and equipment of the company for an undisclosed sum, saving skilled marine jobs in Cowes....