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Stage times for this year's Isle of Wight Festival have been officially revealed exclusively through the festival's very own app, powered by Second Screen. Apart from the event programme, the Isle of Wight Festival app is the only place to find out...

A pioneering project, which integrates mental health care and policing on the Isle of Wight, has scooped 2 prestigious national healthcare awards and has been Highly Commended in a third category. The Serenity Integrated Mentoring (SIM) project, run by Hampshire...

The access steps to Compton Beach at Hanover Point are to be closed for over 5 weeks to allow for repair works to the damaged outfall pipe. It has been confirmed that the closure of footpath F60 will commence on...

Child-friendly giant inflatables will provide a ‘Total Wipeout’ at this year’s Ryde Slide, which returns on Sunday 16th July. Based on the iconic TV show, this exhilarating and bouncy challenge will be located close to the beach at Western Gardens....

Island Roads is to shortly undertake further improvement work to one of the main routes into Newport. Blackwater Road between Blackwater Hollow and a point 250m south of Shide Road will be resurfaced in a scheme scheduled to begin on...

Tourists and Islanders coming to and from the Isle of Wight this summer will now be able to get 10% off their ferry fare year-round. Red Funnel is offering the deal via an exclusive link on unofficial tourism guide Isle of...

UPDATED: The Green Party's Animals spokesperson Keith Taylor MEP and Isle of Wight parliamentary candidate Vix Lowthion will launch the Green Party's Animals manifesto on the Isle of Wight tomorrow (Thursday 25th May). The manifesto will set out the Party's...

Shanklin has secured the coveted Seaside Award for 2017 following the Town Council's funding of beach cleaning, toilet provision and other projects in recent years. Town Mayor Jon Gilbey has this week been presented with the flag and plaque by Isle...

Lord Alan Sugar flew into Bembridge Airport this lunchtime (Tuesday) to enjoy a spot of light lunch at The Propeller Inn. The star of BBC 1's 'The Apprentice' has been a regular visitor at the pub for over 6 years. He...

Recent data released by holidaylettings.co.uk has put Sandown in the UK’s top 5 most affordable locations to rent a holiday home over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Rates for a 2-bedroom rental in Sandown average £195 for the 3 nights of the...