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A fun and interesting day was had by all at Sandown Airport on Saturday for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance fun day. Hundreds of people joined the charity to see various entertainers from across the island, stalls...

A Ryde pub has been acclaimed for the quality of its real ale by members of the local Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) branch. Fowler & Co. in Union Street has been listed in CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide 2017, which...

Hundreds of classic, quirky and gas-guzzling cars gathered on the Island for the annual International Charity Classic Car Extravaganza at the weekend. This year marked the 15th running of the event, which always sees thousands of locals descend on Newport...

Police on the Isle of Wight have launched an investigation following a burglary during which thousands of pounds worth of jewellery was stolen from a house in Fishbourne. Officers were called to the address on Fishbourne Lane to reports of...

It was a busy start to the weekend for Cowes RNLI lifeboat as they launched to 2 separate yachts in trouble. On Saturday the lifeboat and her volunteer crew went to the aid of a 26ft yacht with a rope caught around...

Southern Vectis has announced a change to its services from Sunday 2nd October for the winter period, including changing Route 1 services and making slight adjustments to other routes. The operator has reviewed all of its routes across the island,...

Although rumours have been circulating that this year's Bestival was the last, organisers have confirmed that plans are already afoot for Bestival 2017 and Early Bird tickets are to go on sale this morning (Monday). Once again Bestival made a huge positive economic impact...

The historic Ventnor Park has won the prestigious Park of the Year Award at the South and South East England in Bloom Awards.  The awards ceremony took place at Ferneham Hall, Fareham and Ventnor Park was awarded a gold medal,...

Cowes Yacht Haven has been crowned UK Marina of the Year 2016 in the Sailing Today Awards, recognising the very best in the UK and overseas marine industries.   The Isle of Wight-based marina beat 4 other south coast marinas...

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) South East England has responded to proposals for a Solent Combined Authority, highlighting the opportunities for the infrastructure sector. The Solent Deal, a devolution bid by Southampton, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight Councils alongside...