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RED Funnel's high-speed Red Jet service from West Cowes is now operating a normal two boat service again this afternoon. The quarter-to crossings from Southampton (XX:45) and the quarter past crossings from West Cowes (XX:15) were cancelled earlier today due...

HAMPSHIRE Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault in the High Street, near the junction with Landguard Road, Shanklin between 01:30 and 01:50 on Sunday,13th May. A 23-year-old man was hit over the head with a bottle. The bottle...

A series of controlled explosions will cause exclusion zones and road closures this weekend to make way for a new supermarket. Between 00:00 on Friday to 08:00 on Saturday and again on Saturday Night into Sunday morning, explosive experts will...

Hovertravel has teamed up with established travel operator Lucketts Travel to offer day trips and short breaks on the mainland and in Europe. In addition, Hovertravel is offering a 20% discount on crossings when purchased with a Lucketts Travel booking....

The NHS on the Isle of Wight is celebrating Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Week 2012 which runs from 21st to 25th May. The week, organised by the NHS Employers organisation, shines a light on the ongoing work across the...

Isle of Wight NHS Trust nurses celebrated International Nurses Day on Friday 11th May by inviting all patients, NHS staff and the public to join us in an open day held at St Mary’s Hospital to see some of the...

A disgusting man who become rowdy and abusive to staff on-board the Red Jet in Cowes before urinating over a refreshment counter has been before Southampton Magistrates Court.  Ben Marsh, 26 of North Baddesley, Hampshire boarded the 21:15  high-speed service from...

A busy Ryde bar has been given permission to carry out it's planned live music events this summer following a licensing sub-committee meeting. The Isle of Wight Council's licensing department has granted a Temporary Event Notice to Joe's, situated in...

Households on the Isle of Wight that use clear recycling sacks are being advised to look out for their next delivery of sacks which will be made to them during June or July. The council has confirmed that an order...

Remember “Challenge Anneka” or “DIY SOS”? Well that’s the sort of challenge Lanesend Primary has to overcome. Lanesend is due to move into new premises during May and opens its doors at what was the Somerton Middle school site on...