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A main road in and out of Ryde has been closed this morning due to a burst water main, which has flooded the road. Drivers were forced to drive through up to a foot of water at Ashey Road just...

The Balcony in Ryde will now open longer at the weekend after the Isle of Wight Council adjusted the nightclub's licensing conditions. Once a noise limiter is installed, the popular club, located above Superbowl on Ryde Seafront, will remain open...

A new school that will become Gatten & Lake Primary’s new home from September has been completed. The state of the art building, which is close to the current primary school, will provide modern facilities for over 200 children. The...

EXCLUSIVE: A Southern Vectis bus driver had a lucky escape yesterday (Tuesday) when a rock was thrown through the windscreen of a Route 4 bus in East Cowes. The incident occurred at 14:15 near to Barton Manor when out of...

The front office service at Ryde Police Station will be temporarily shut from tomorrow (Wednesday) until Monday 15th July. Hampshire Constabulary would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but want to reassure the public that this is...

Once again the Yarmouth RNLI lifeboat, The Eric and Susan Hiscock (Wanderer), was on prolonged standby for the J.P.Morgan Round the Island Race. They were called to assist at no less than six incidents on Saturday. At 07:20 in the...

With the recent news that Bestival Friday night headliner will be party-starter extraordinaire Fatboy Slim, a triumvirate of amazing must-see headliners is complete as he joins the previously announced Elton John and Snoop Dogg. And now, Bestival HQ’s attentions turn to...

A celebration ride is to be held later this month as the Cowes to Sandown cycle path reaches it's 10 year anniversary. The ride (or walk), which is due to take place on Saturday 22nd June, has been organised by...

In Saturday’s glorious weather, Gift to Nature and the Island 2000 Trust officially opened their new wood in the heart of East Cowes: Castle Copse.  The acquisition of the woodland by the Island 2000 Trust has been the result of...

MAP: Contingency plans have today been announced to help ensure traffic flows smoothly during the forthcoming Isle of Wight Festival, which takes places in two weeks time.  The Isle of Wight Council has detailed plans to manage the large influx...