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Red Funnel has announced 24 additional Red Jet Hi-Speed sailings over the coming bank holiday weekend in response to high demand. On Saturday 27th August there will be departures every 30 minutes at xx:15 and xx:45 throughout most of the day....

Parents and carers are being reminded to take extra care at the seaside this Bank Holiday weekend and throughout the week as a mini heatwave hits the Island. Shortly after 14:30 this afternoon (Wednesday) Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team were tasked...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is reminding residents of the dangers of using flares, Chinese lanterns or fireworks in dry weather after a barn narrowly avoided going up in flames in Carisbrooke last week. At just before...

Last week the Isle of Wight’s Member of the Youth Parliament, Connor Dyer, met with the Island’s MP, Andrew Turner, to talk about his role and to discuss the views of young people on the Island. Mr Turner said: “I...

Residents and business are reminded that Island Roads’ staff will be out and about next week to explain more about the forthcoming work to resurface Newport’s Coppins Bridge. The resurfacing scheme is scheduled to begin on Wednesday 14th September and...

Whether you're out and about this weekend enjoying the Island or catching up on DIY and jobs in the garden, make the most of the Bank Holiday weekend by using the most appropriate NHS service should you need medical help or advice - that's the message...

With just over 2 weeks until Bestival 2016’s psychedelic adventures begin even more amazing musical greats have been announced for one of the greatest parties on the planet this September. The clock is ticking and 'The Future' is very nearly here. Ensuring dancefloor devastation of a...

An original open top bus seen at Nelson Road in early 1956 / Photo: the late Reg Davies Southern Vectis is celebrating 60 years of open-top bus services on the Isle of Wight by running a very special service this...

Following Sunday’s loss of water supply to thousands of Ryde residents, Southern Water are hosting a customer drop-in session in Ryde today and again tomorrow. The utility company's care team will be available at a stand in the car park of...

Southern Water say they have 12,500 bottles of water en-route to the Island today (Monday) to be better prepared for any future emergency situations, such as the one experienced by Ryde residents yesterday. Over 4,000 properties were without water for...