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33-year-old Islander Joe Silvester swapped the Isle of Wight for the beaches of Spain to take part in the first series of First Dates Beach Club.
Read moreDetailsVentnor's Belgrave Road - which had been closed for some 8-months after a major rockfall earlier this year - has officially reopened.
Read moreDetailsDerek Hunt, a well-known Isle of Wight businessman, country music lover and vintage vehicle enthusiast, has sadly died at the age of 86.
Read moreDetailsHovertravel's Christmas timetable for 2025/26 comes into force today (Monday), running a revised service through to Friday 2nd January 2026.
Read moreDetailsChristmas and New Year’s bank holidays will see temporary changes to bin collection schedules across the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsA host of Isle of Wight political leaders have sent a clear message to Whitehall following a letter asking for views on postponing local elections: no more delays.
Read moreDetailsA new hay barn will be built at an Isle of Wight farm with rare breed animals after a previous proposal was refused due to visual impact concerns.
Read moreDetailsSouthern Water’s team of engineers have donned Santa hats and hit the road this festive season in a bid to prevent fatbergs from ruining Christmas for households across the Isle of Wight and beyond.
Read moreDetailsThe founder of an Isle of Wight civic society has called into question the openness and accountability of the Ryde Neighbourhood Board (RNB), amid an ongoing row over the future of Ryde Theatre.
Read moreDetailsA chain once synonymous with quality fish and chips across the Isle of Wight, Tony’s became a household name through the hard work and vision of local businessman Tony Oatley...
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