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The Isle of Wight Council say they support that women who choose to breastfeed their babies should be made to feel comfortable to do so wherever they choose, as the much talked about subject is thrust into the spotlight once again, but...

A dedication ceremony took place on the banks of the River Medina on Wednesday to commemorate those who served and those who lost their lives at Gallipoli 100 years ago. Life size silhouettes have been erected on Furlongs, as well...

Cowes RNLI Lifeboat damaged one its propellers in a bid to assist a Cowes Week competitor firmly aground on rocks yesterday afternoon (Thursday). The Contessa 32 'Drumbeat', with six people on board, had fallen foul of rocks off Gurnard and ended...

Repairs on the Cowes Hammerhead Crane have begun as part of works to secure the long term future of the historic structure. The crane is on Historic England’s 'at risk' register and the organisation has provided a £76,000 grant to...

The RAF display team the Red Arrows have entertained crowds of thousands this evening (Thursday) as part of this year's Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. At 18:50 the jets swooped across the Solent from Bournemouth putting on a low-level display...

Post 16 students studying in the Island’s sixth forms have been successful this year in national A-level examinations and vocational qualifications. During the 2014/15 academic year, 706 post-16 students have been working towards A-level and equivalent advance level qualifications in...

Nearly 16,000 Isle of Wight homes and businesses now have access to faster broadband as Godshill - including the model village - becomes the latest area to access the service. In total, 15,697 homes on the Island can receive faster...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that it has been left confused and frustrated by the latest statements by the Department of Transport (DfT) about the place of Island Line, in the soon-to-be-let South West Trains franchise. Following a...

Firefighters from Ryde Fire Station will be embarking on their latest charity adventure next weekend (22nd & 23rd August) as they take part in a 24 hour endurance event entitled I’m A Fire Fighter, Get Me Out Of Here! Throughout the 24 hours from...

The Island's MP is keen to find out what Islanders think about proposed changes to the Sunday Trading rules after the Government announced that it would be consulting on proposals to devolve powers on Sunday trading rules to a local...