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One of sailing's most iconic races is just a month away, and there’s still time to be part of it. Over 600 boats have already signed up for this year’s Round the Island Race, which takes place on Saturday 7th...

Red Funnel will continue operating a reduced two-boat vehicle ferry timetable until Saturday 7th June to complete vital maintenance work on its fleet. The company had been expected to resume a full three-boat service before this date but says the...

21-year-old Wightlink employee Lauren Lucas has won the Future Talent Award at the Dynamic Awards for women in business at the Grand Hotel in Brighton. The award recognises Lauren's achievement at becoming Wightlink’s youngest female Bosun, a Deck Officer on...

A former care home in Ventnor will be turned into ‘high-quality housing’, following approval of planning permission.  County Hall planners have approved Chris Danes of In Safe Hands Home Care Limited’s change of use application to convert Bluebell House at...

A new independent Customer Scrutiny Committee has been set up to challenge Southern Water on its customer and community-impacting decisions. The initiative comes as part of the Government’s Water Special Measures Act and aims to better challenge and scrutinise water...

Carisbrooke College - an Academy within the HISP Multi Academy Trust - is delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Natalie Sheppard as Headteacher. With a proven track record of leadership across both primary and secondary education, Natalie brings a...

The Isle of Wight Crown Court has imposed financial penalties after a large number of protected trees were unlawfully felled at a Totland home - increasing its value by around £75,000. The Isle of Wight Council mounted the prosecution after...

Cheverton Copse Holiday Park has been given the green light to install a number of luxury lodges to replace touring pitches, in light of the declining state of tourism on the Isle of Wight. Planners have accepted Mike Haslin’s application...

A man from East Cowes has been jailed for 15 weeks after admitting to stalking the Chief Constable of Sussex Police, including sending abusive messages and creating a fake social media account in her name. Jason Nicholls, 55, of Grange...

Victoria Atkins MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, visited the Isle of Wight today (Monday) to engage with local fishermen and farmers regarding ongoing challenges in their industries. Accompanied by East Wight MP Joe Robertson,...