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Stardom hopefuls have descended on Newport today as the X Factor auditions get underway in the town. Locals queued from 09:30 this morning before the doors were opened at the Quay Arts centre, where auditions are being held until 17:00. For the first time this...

The NHS is changing and the unique nature of the Isle of Wight’s health service could be under threat.  The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has today launched a public campaign to protect the Island’s NHS integrated services by asking...

A new 60 station ToneZone gym, activity & dance studio and new dry side changing rooms were officially unveiled at Medina Leisure Centre last night. The ribbon was cut by 80-year-old Derek Chester, who has been going to Medina'a gym since the...

It is just over a year since the historic Ryde Castle was severely damaged by a blaze which ripped through the building, leaving just a shell of the former glorious hotel. Despite 12 months having passed, the newly weds at...

Police are today appealing for witnesses to come forward following a robbery in East Cowes on Sunday. Any members of the public who witnessed the incident or saw two males running from the recreation ground between Victoria Grove and Gort...

The Isle of Wight has been voted one of the top 1o Islands to visit in the UK following a national survey to find the nation's favourite Island destination. Popular review website, Trip Advisor, held their annual Travellers' Choice Island...

Due to the closure of Newport Road with the junction of Ocean View Road in Ventnor, Southern Vectis have announced adjustments to tomorrow's school bus timetable and routes. MORNING JOURNEYS 106A - Driver instructed to operate 25 minutes earlier throughout...

Surgeon Commander Mike Terry, a Royal Navy general surgeon who operates at St Mary’s Hospital, was deployed to Afghanistan this month to deliver life saving surgical treatment to military personnel.  The surgeon joined the Royal Navy in November 2000 after...

Temporary traffic lights will be in operation for continuing gas main replacement works in Staplers Road (outside Broadlands House) from tomorrow night. It has been announced that the one way restrictions which have blighted the town for weeks will  be...

Newport Road with the junction of Ocean View Road, Ventnor has been closed this morning leading to disruption for motorists and local buses. The Isle of Wight Council has implemented the closure for emergency works, believed to be for 3...