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The Isle of Wight has been chosen by London-based tech start-up, Charity Street, as the test location for a new website that allows charity shops to advertise & sell their best items locally online. At 18:00 on Monday (4th April), Isle of...

An intricate communications system not seen for generations has been uncovered during work to refurbish historic Northwood House at Cowes. The bell pull system is similar but probably older than those featured in period dramas such as Downton Abbey. Installed...

The Isle of Wight Council's Rights of Way team have had to close two footpaths today (Friday) due to landslips. In Whippingham, the riverside path between Island Harbour and the Folly has been closed following a landslip at the back of...

Keith Taylor, Member of European Parliament (MEP) for the South East,  is visiting the Isle of Wight today (Friday) to highlight the projects on the Island that are helped by EU funding. The Green Party MEP has promised to be a 'loud, positive...

The first in a number of events to gather feedback from the public on the future of health and care on the Island were held last week. Hosted by the My Life A Full Life programme, about 75 people attended...

The test results are back on a giant object found by a dog walker in Chilton Chine near Brighstone Bay earlier today. April Joli discovered the giant pearl item while out waking this morning, and it all turns out to be...

Current PCC for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Simon Hayes Poll cards for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioners election will be arriving through your letterbox from today (Thursday 31st March). You will only be...

Rent-to-own retailer Brighthouse has received applications from more than 200 people to work at its new store in Newport, which opens today (Thursday). The 11 successful candidates, chosen from a shortlist of 30 people, are now preparing to open the...

The line-up for the Invaders of the Future stage at this year's Bestival has been revealed, bringing a selection of bright young acts who could just be your new favourite band. Out on a mission to capture your heart and keep...

New black bins and paper/card inserts for the existing green bins are beginning to be delivered across the Isle of Wight from today (Wednesday). Between 30th March and 9th May, all 71,000 properties on the Isle of Wight will be...