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The Model Village in Godshill has been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) as a Partner Garden. As the only Partner Garden on the Island, the Godshill attraction say they are thrilled to be supporting the crucial work of...

Some of the country’s leading figures in health and social care are working with people on the Island to reshape the way these services are delivered on the Island. A number of factors including the Island’s increasingly elderly population, the...

Police are appealing for any witnesses who saw a male mistreating a dog in Newport Bus Station on Tuesday to come forward. At approximately 19:00 on Tuesday 3rd May it is alleged that a male was aggressive towards a dog...

Ryde Inshore Rescue - the seaside town's voluntary life-saving service - are looking to recruit for all roles including boat crew, shore crew, launchers, fundraisers and headquarters staff. The team conduct training on a Monday night at 19:00 and are...

The Isle of Wight Distillery has announced a partnership with The National Museum of the Royal Navy to produce, under license, a unique Navy Strength Gin. The Island-based distillery, that currently produces handcrafted Wight Mermaids Gin, has partnered with the museum to launch a new...

Wightlink Ferries have teamed up with a leading Island sandwich company to give customers a real taste of the Isle of Wight. Sandwiches, wraps and baguettes from Full Spread in Lake are now available on 5 of Wightlink’s ferries as...

UPDATED: A main road in and out of Sandown will be closed for 18 hours this weekend to allow for repairs to a railway bridge. Avenue Road will be closed between Perowne Way and Tamar Close from 20:00 tomorrow night...

Bembridge RNLI came to the aid of a 35ft sailing yacht off Seaview this afternoon (Friday). RNLB Alfred Albert Williams (Tamar 16-17) launched at around 13:25 this afternoon at the request of Solent Coastguard to assist a 35ft sailing yacht...

With temperatures set to soar to 20C this week, the RSPCA is issuing advice to pet owners to ensure their animals are comfortable and happy in the heat. The Met Office has predicted highs of 20C on Saturday and Sunday,...

The Southern Co-operative is celebrating a strong increase in its annual sales, which is being put down to recent investments such as Freshwater's new store. The Society, which has 250 community food stores and funeral operations in 11 counties across...