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Significant numbers of unidentified Russian vessels were located off the south of the Isle of Wight on 19th May 1950 - 75 years ago today. The first flotilla - consisting of 7 ships - anchored off St Catherine's Point for...

Around 50 protestors gathered at Appley Beach on Saturday (17th May) to protest the pollution of the waters around the United Kingdom by sewage. The Appley Beach gathering was part of a nationwide protest at over 40 locations across the...

Parkdean Resorts has received the coveted TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024, with its popular Isle of Wight holiday parks among those recognised for outstanding guest experiences. The award, based on consistently positive feedback from visitors, highlights the high standards...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is piloting a new service to support patients experiencing postmenopausal bleeding on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The service offers faster, more efficient testing with the aim of reducing unnecessary invasive procedures. There has been...

UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) has appointed Catherine Dixon as its new Chief Executive Officer. With an exceptional track record in leadership and management across education, social justice, legal and health sectors, Cat brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion...

Isle of Wight parents will have to pay more for Post 16 SEN travel assistance from September, it has been confirmed. Director of Children’s Services, Ashley Whittaker, has approved changes to the Isle of Wight Council’s Post 16 Transport Policy...

Funding for the Isle of Wight’s community pantries could be slashed by 46% as part of the council’s latest Household Support Fund (HSF) plan - a move that has sparked strong criticism and a formal call-in by councillors. Cllr Debbie...

A shoplifter who stole pasta to feed himself has been ordered to pay compensation of £8.35 to Morrisons. Perry Masters, 42, of Barton Road in Newport, admitted theft from a shop when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates...

Isle of Wight musician Ugly Ozo has been announced as the debut signing for new record label REX RECS. Ugly Ozo, the stage name of multi-instrumentalist Jess Baker, is the first act to join forces with Macks Faulkron on his...

A new mayor and deputy mayor have been chosen to represent the Isle of Wight’s largest town. Ryde Town Council members elected Councillor Diana Conyers as Ryde’s next mayor and Councillor Karen Lucioni as deputy mayor at a meeting on...