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Hovertravel’s new craft is progressing through the sea trials phase of its development and has this week successfully landed at Hovertravel's Southsea terminal, as well as passing a full evacuation test. Last Friday, in order to test the emergency systems, a...

Significant investment is being made at Ponda Rosa in Ashey, Ryde which will see improvements to the kitchen and other aspects of the building whilst the business temporarily reduces its opening hours. The popular restaurant and bar on the outskirts of...

58-year-old Michael Lilley is to stand for the Green Party in the upcoming by-election of the Ryde East ward on 10th March. Michael is the Chief Executive of a mental health charity with a base on the Island, leading on innovation and...

Having recently reached the majestic age of 70 Goddards brewery founder, Anthony Goddard, considers it makes no sense to die in harness, thus rather unkindly leaving his family to sort out what happens to the brewery when he eventually croaks, so...

Ahead of Faithless’ headline performance later on in the weekend, Maxi Jazz & The E-Type Boys will perform on Thursday night in the Big Top at this year’s Isle of Wight Festival. As one third of Faithless, Maxi Jazz toured...

The Isle of Wight Council has embarked on the first phase of its planned project to modernise the Shanklin Cliff Lift. This first phase of works will see all the ageing machinery and lift cars within the lift tower completely...

UPDATED: Islanders are being warned about the possibility of snow and ice across the Isle of Wight on Friday as a yellow severe weather warning is issued by the Met Office. A mix of rain, sleet and snow associated with...

Operations have been cancelled at St Mary's Hospital as pressure on the Island's health system grows, with some 200 people a day now visiting The Beacon. The hospital is appealing for Islanders to call the NHS 111 telephone number if...

Hollywood star and family friend Jude Law has joined the Minghella family in Ryde today (Wednesday) to unveil a plaque dedicated to the memory of the much-loved Islander and film director, Anthony Minghella CBE. The plaque has been installed at...

More than 1000 students from across the region will head to Portsmouth Guildhall later this month as they all battle it out at Rock Challenge 2016, which will feature students from 10 different Isle of Wight schools. Teams as small...