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Bus users across the Isle of Wight will see changes to Southern Vectis fares from Sunday (31st August), with increases across a number of ticket types including Rover Tickets, Freedom Passes and multi-day bundles. While all single fares will remain...

A badger was rescued after falling into a 5ft-deep hole on a building site near Ventnor yesterday (Wednesday). The young badger was found at the bottom of an uncovered hole and was safely rescued by volunteers from Badger Trust Isle...

Popular Shanklin spot Blueberrys Café has announced it will close its doors for the final time on Sunday 14th September, marking the end of an 8-year run for Liam, Claire and the team. Located on the Shanklin Cliff Path behind...

The streets of Sandown lit up last night (Wednesday) as the town’s illuminated carnival brought colour, creativity and community spirit to the seaside town for the last time in 2025. Crowds lined the route from Fort Street to Pier Street...

The RSPCA Isle of Wight has received an extraordinary legacy gift from local resident Gerry Blow, who left £10,000 and the entire contents of his home to the charity when he passed away earlier this year at the age of...

The rollout of the winter flu vaccination campaign to protect some of the most vulnerable people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight begins next week. The NHS 10-year health plan, which was published recently, commits to a shift from...

More than £500,000 is set to be spent on consultants to help Hampshire and Isle of Wight councils formulate proposals for the major restructure of local authorities. The 15 councils across the region have until 26th September to submit their...

A consultation on restricting the use of disposable barbecues, sky lanterns and balloons could be approved by Isle of Wight councillors this week. The environment and community protection committee (ECPC) may opt to give the council’s service manager for waste...

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) and concerned members of the public are calling on Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Authority to defer £1.6million of proposed frontline cuts to the fire service at its meeting tomorrow (Friday). The Hampshire &...

A woman from Ryde has admitted to stealing a bizarre mix of items - including mangoes, scent boosters and milkshakes - during a string of shoplifting incidents at Tesco, totalling over £220. 26-year-old Mia Game, of Ryde, appeared before Portsmouth...