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A new era is dawning for Visit Isle of Wight as a fresh Board of Directors, made up of leading figures from across the local tourism industry, has been elected following long-overdue elections. The move marks a significant turning point...

Independent Councillor Geoff Brodie has hit back at claims he acted aggressively during Isle of Wight Council meetings last month, saying he is 'tired of being accused of bullying'. It was back in October - as previously reported by Island...

Isle of Wight aircraft manufacturer, Britten-Norman, has announced the appointment of Richard Milne as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). The role has been created to provide key focus on efficient execution of deliveries, accelerating the company’s growth plans and scaling...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has responded to some 2,000 emergency missions so far this year. The charity’s doctors, dispatchers, pilots and paramedics respond to an average of seven critically ill and injured patients every day, bringing hospital-level...

An all-Island red squirrel survey is now underway to help monitor the presence of the protected species across woodland and gardens, with a special focus on Ryde. Becky Watts is leading the autumn survey of woodland areas over 1 hectare...

The Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group (IWPCSG) has reached a major milestone after conducting its 10,000th Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test during a public screening event in Newport on Saturday (1st November). The volunteer-run charity, which offers support...

A woman in her 70s, whose disappearance was the subject of an extensive multi-agency search back in 2023, died as a result of multiple injuries, an inquest has heard. It was on the 28th March 2023, that Hampshire & Isle...

Weird and wonderful - but very much loved - scones are proving to be a popular hit at a new High Street café, which has opened up in the heart of Ryde. Sarakasi’s menu features a tempting variety of café...

A 25-year-old Cowes man who told a '13-year-old girl' that he could 'teach her naughty things', before sending photos of his erect penis, has pleaded guilty to a string of sexual offences. Charlie James Bolland, of Stephenson Road, appeared before...

The Isle of Wight Council has welcomed a visit from the President of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as part of a 2-day tour championing the power of planning across the South East. RTPI President Helen Fadipe, joined by...