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Police arrested 2 men yesterday (Tuesday) after they allegedly breached a closure order in Newport. At around 16:56, Police were called to reports of a closure order being breached on Angelica Close in Newport. On arrival, officers arrested 2 men...

Wight Dolphins 807, the Isle of Wight’s only British Sub Aqua Club, is celebrating its 50th anniversary today (Wednesday). Formed on 24th September 1975 with just 12 members, the club has grown steadily to around 50 active members, perfectly matching...

An application has been submitted to Isle of Wight Council seeking permission for 38 houses, including a mix of market and affordable housing in Rookley. Mr and Mrs Isaacson have submitted an outline application for the new homes, 35% of...

Restoration work has begun on timber groynes at Lake Cliffs and Colwell Bay as part of a major Isle of Wight Council project to strengthen coastal defences. Over the coming months, 10 groynes between Small Hope Beach and Littlestairs Steps...

Havenstreet Railway Station on the Isle of Wight has been listed at Grade II by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport on the advice of Historic England. It is 1 of 7 buildings and sites newly listed in recognition...

Salty’s in Yarmouth will close its doors for the 2025 season later this week, with the owners confirming the early shutdown is a financial decision - but it remains unclear whether the popular harbour-side restaurant will reopen next year. Despite...

Young Isle of Wight model Aryia Phillips is making her mark after landing shoots with Asda George and Zara Kids - and now sees herself in Asda's Newport store! Aryia and her twin sister Nylah were signed to the London...

The Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Councillor Phil Jordan, has issued a strongly-worded reply to local MP Joe Robertson, pushing back against claims made about the proposed Solent Devolution Deal and accusing the MP of spreading confusion and...

Islanders are being urged to vote for Mountbatten in The People’s Choice award at this year’s National Charity Today Awards. However, time is running out for Islanders to show their support, with voting closing at 17:00 on Friday 3rd October...

A warm, sunny Friday heralded in this year's Southampton International Boat Show - with the show continuing until Sunday (28th September). For anyone travelling from the Island, with the main entrance now in the park, it is just a short...