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The Shell House in East Cowes was once a popular tourist attraction, famous for its detailed seashell decorations and a remarkable local legend. A childhood encounter with royalty may have sparked one of the Isle of Wight’s most unusual artistic...

A 24-hour car valeting challenge has raised an impressive £5,150 to help Mindset Bros continue raising awareness for men’s mental health across the Isle of Wight. Mindset Bros CIC hosted the event at The Yarbridge Inn, Brading from 16:00 yesterday...

Nettlestone & Seaview Parish Council is backing local residents in expressing concern and disappointment over the way the Isle of Wight Council has handled the planning process for a green field space in the parish - known locally as the...

The Isle of Wight has missed out on getting any funding from a £5 billion investment package given to communities across the country. Earlier this week (25th September) Whitehall announced the Pride in Place Programme, providing £2 million in regeneration...

After hosting its final events this week, FuBar is set to close its doors with a special auction on Wednesday (1st October), giving customers the chance to take home a piece of the quirky venue. Doors will open at 17:00,...

Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has called on local council leaders to support him in renaming the proposed Combined Mayoral Authority to properly reflect the Isle of Wight’s inclusion. The Government’s current devolution proposal refers to the new...

Sandown Town Council will bid to make its ‘much-loved’ boating lake an Asset of Community Value (ACV), subject to its clerk being satisfied there is no legal risk to the authority. Councillor Ian Boyd’s motion that Sandown Town Council (STC)...

Popular Ryde restaurant Catch has been handed a damning food hygiene rating of zero - the lowest possible score - after inspectors uncovered out-of-date food, filthy conditions, contamination risks and a failure to control pests. The full inspection report reveals...

The newly transformed Stonehouse at The Tide Mill has officially reopened its doors, welcoming guests to a fully refurbished venue and a refreshed menu on the shores of Wootton Creek. Formerly known as The Sloop Inn, the popular pub has...

The public can pose questions to the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, and for the first time the new Chief Constable, Alexis Boon, next week. Key areas to be covered in the hour-long online session of the Commissioner’s Oversight...