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Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Authority is to scrutinise the outcome of a consultation on proposed changes to how the fire and rescue service operates on the Isle of Wight at its next meeting this coming Friday (29th August).  ...

Ofqual statistics have revealed GCSE results on the Isle of Wight are some of the worst in the country. In 2024, 59.5% of the 10,830 students who sat their GCSEs received a 4 (C) or above. However, this year, the...

A Newport man who was caught drug driving in a car he had d borrowed so he could run some errands, has been banned from the roads for 3 years. Thomas Mason, 29, of Staplers Road in Newport, admitted drug...

A spine-tingling mix of fine dining and live theatre is returning to East Cowes this October as Albert Cottage Hotel hosts its hugely popular Halloween Murder Mystery nights, ‘A Recipe for Murder’, on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th October. The...

Despite having a population of just over 3,000 people, Wootton has historically had 5 public houses - 4 of which remain to this day. The Greyhound Inn The Greyhound was probably Wootton's first pub. It was believed to have been...

An inquest has concluded into the death of a man who was found deceased at his home in Ryde back in November 2023 - but the exact cause of his death remains a mystery. 50-year-old Che Lambert was discovered at...

Around 150 holidaymakers were evacuated from Brighstone Holiday Centre after a devastating fire raged through the West Wight site on 23rd August 1995. Miraculously, only 2 elderly female pensioners required hospital treatment: a 70-year-old who suffered a suspected heart attack...

An exclusive fundraising dining experience will take place at East Afton Farmhouse at the start of 2026, bringing together some of the Isle of Wight’s finest chefs in support of mental health in the hospitality industry. 'Monochrome Monday' is being...

Islanders and visitors are being encouraged to Know Where to Go for medical help and advice this August bank holiday weekend to ensure they receive the right care and help ease pressure on emergency services.  Bank holidays are typically busy for hospitals...

Dinosaur Isle in Sandown will close its doors to the public next month for a major refurbishment project, with work set to continue into early 2026. The closure will run from 1st September 2025 until January 2026 as part of...