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Victorious - the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival - has today (Wednesday) announced additional acts to an already incredible line-up that features headliners Stereophonics, Madness and Elbow. Drum and bass pioneer Shy FX and frequent collaborator Stamina MC bolster the dance bill. Rightfully...

Temporary traffic lights are now in force in Newchurch and are to remain so throughout the Summer months to stop an historic bridge from deteriorating any further than it already has. Last week the 2-way lights were erected on a narrow...

Bembridge-based aviation company Britten-Norman has signed an agreement with Claverham Limited to acquire the Claverham Limited product line for the Islander, Trislander and Defender landing gear. Britten-Norman has made significant investment in this area and will now re-establish new build and...

Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Conservative's Dave Stewart, has confirmed a Digital Conference will take place on the Island later this year to support the growth and development of tech businesses. The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has...

Don Walser with his monkey tie and national award The team at Monkey Haven in Newport are said to be 'speechless' after scooping Small Visitor Attraction of the Year in VisitEngland's Awards for Excellence 2017. The prestigious awards, now in...

The count for this year's unexpected General Election will take place in Cowes due to the June date clashing with the Isle of Wight Festival. Islanders will once again go to the polls on 8th June to decide on an...

Nearly 2,000 3-day emergency food supplies were provided to local people in crisis by the Isle of Wight Foodbank during 2016-17, figures released today (Tuesday) show. Latest statistics published by The Trussell Trust foodbank network reveal a total of 1,987 food supply...

Works to improve sections of Fairlee Road in Newport are due to take place overnight on Thursday (27th April) between Binfield Corner and Fairlee Waste Water Treatment works. The work, which is being carried out through the night to minimise...

The barrels being filled in May 2016 The Isle of Wight Distillery’s limited edition Oak Aged HMS Victory Navy Strength Gin is ready for its second release, having been aged for a further 7 months. The gin will be launched at...

Local charities, community groups, organisations and schools across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to bid for up to £5,000 of proceeds of crime money, to spend on a project of their choice which will help combat unscrupulous loan...