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RYDE Inshore Rescue are urging people to be more prepared before they go out to sea, after their third callout of the week to a boat which had no way of raising the alarm and no safety equipment on board....

Pita Pizzas, New Potatoes and Salad As the sun comes out across the Island this week, why not cook yourself a light summer dish with this easy-to-follow recipe, with plenty of optional extras.   Ingredients: - 4 Wholemeal Pita Breads  ...

A mysterious shipwreck that lay in the Solent for 160 years has been identified by archaeologists from the Hampshire and Wight Trust for Maritime Archaeology (HWTMA), and its fascinating history revealed for the first time. The wreck, which lies on...

RED Funnel's car ferry service was effected last night after a power cut in the City of Southampton. The loss in power left the company's crew unable to load or unload any cars from the ferries, leaving no choice but...

The lift that takes people from Shanklin Esplanade to the cliff path has reopened after an electrical fault.  Shanklin Lift reopened this afternoon (Wednesday).

THE jackpot for the Island's Lifeboat Lotto has raised to an incredible £4,400! This week's draw revealed the following winning numbers: 4 - 11 - 13 - 15 What is the Lifeboat Lotto? The three independent lifeboats which serve the...

THE private takeover of the iconic Ventnor Botanic Gardens was approved last night by the Isle of Wight Council. Cabinet members agreed to a 125 year lease for John Curtis, who intends to set up a Community Interest Company to...

CROSS-Solent operator Hovertravel have cancelled a number of crossings this morning to and from the Island. The 07:30, 08:00 and 08:30 flights from Ryde pad have been cancelled along with the 07:45, 08:15 and 08:45 flights from Southsea. • On...

CROSS-solent travel, buses and trains are all running to time this morning on what is a beautiful day across the Island. Got some traffic and travel news? Give us a call on 885101

RETIRING Island coroner John Matthews is set to be replaced in July after nearly 20 years. The Island's new coroner will be Caroline Sumeray. Ms Sumeray currently works as an assistant deputy coroner for Outer London North, Inner London North...