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St Nicholas Chapel at Carisbrooke Castle was reconsecrated as a memorial to King Charles I on 3rd October 1905. The ceremony was led by the Bishop of Winchester and attended by Princess Beatrice, youngest daughter of Queen Victoria and then...

Mary and Chris Leslie have now officially stepped away from Busy Bee Garden Centre after some 38 years, bringing their time at the helm of the much-loved Isle of Wight business to a close. The founders, who started Busy Bee...

Insults and accusations of bullying and threats have been thrown around the Isle of Wight Council’s chamber by councillors in full view of the public. Tensions between 3 councillors reached boiling point over the last few days, with one calling...

The Isle of Wight Library Service’s year-long celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday continues this November with a delightful event that promises to whisk attendees back to the elegance of the Regency era. On Sunday 23rd November, Lord Louis Library...

Cassidy Ley, the Isle of Wight teenager who captured hearts with her strength, intelligence and radiant smile throughout her battle with agonising medical conditions, has sadly died. She passed away peacefully at Jack’s Place hospice surrounded by love, according to...

After 22 years as volunteer press officer, first for the independent lifeboat in Cowes and then the RNLI station once it was established, George Chastney stepped down with honours last week. George joined Cowes’ independent lifeboat, Cowes Rescue, in 2003,...

The removal of an ATM from the village of Shalfleet, described as a vital resource for its community, has been denounced by a parish councillor. Shalfleet Parish Council’s Cllr Jonathan Hill said the “sudden withdrawal” of the cash machine by...

With the Labour government now 14 months into office, the Isle of Wight Labour Party has taken the opportunity to reflect on how national changes have affected the local community. An Isle of Wight Labour Party spokesperson has said: "It’s...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (3rd October 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 458 £100.00 17281 £100.00 2053 £100.00 16193 £100.00 12200 £100.00 17653 £100.00 10352 £100.00 10764 £100.00 17820 £100.00 14757 £100.00 3565

An Isle of Wight councillor has said he hopes Ventnor’s Winter Gardens returns soon to the 'facility it once was' in response to it being accepted as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). Councillor Ed Blake, the representative for Ventnor...