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VIDEO: More than 100 motorcyclists were stopped across Hampshire during the latest nationwide initiative to promote safer riding, however none were stopped on the Isle of Wight. Hampshire Constabulary supported the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) campaign week between 31st...

One year on from the formation of its Marine and Maritime Steering Group, the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has published a review of achievements in the sector over the previous 12 months. The report was launched at the Southampton...

Historic Ventnor Park has been recognised once again with a top award at the annual South and South East England in Bloom Awards 2015 – achieving gold medal status for the third year running. At the Southern Water-sponsored awards held...

The Seaview Hotel near Ryde has been awarded a Bib Gourmand Michelin award in recognition of good food at affordable prices. Following over 14 months of hard work by the team, headed up by chef Bruce Theobald, the restaurant is...

Island Roads have confirmed that Pyle Street, Newport will be closed from St Thomas Square to Town Lane from today (Thursday) for approximately 2 weeks for emergency sewer repair works. Vehicular access to the Multi Storey Car Park and to...

The Island's MP, Andrew Turner has said the current position of the Isle of Wight Council on an Infrastructure Taskforce needs to be made clear. Last November the Isle of Wight Council passed a unanimous motion to set up an...

Island Roads has been using hi-tech surveying equipment to help unlock the secrets of Northwood House and Park - including looking for the rumoured hidden network of tunnels that may run beneath the Park. The location, destination and purpose of...

Bestival organisers have issued a big thank you to all following a successful 2015 event with four days of sun-drenched joy. Rob da Bank, Bestival curator says: “Thanks a million for making our Summer of Love so spectacular… It was a crazy...

VIDEO: Laughter erupted in the House of Commons during Prime Minister's Questions today when the Island's MP, Andrew Turner, brought up the subject of the Isle of Wight Zoo attempting to rescue a tiger. Today's PMQs in Westminster was the...

Ryde's IMO car wash has received a £130,000 upgrade this month, which includes new equipment and improvements to the overall quality on offer, as well as to its appearance. The business, located on Brading Road near Tesco, has been closed for...