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What is now Ventnor Botanic Garden was once the Royal National Hospital for Diseases of the Chest for close to a century. The hospital was the brainchild of Dr Arthur Hill Hassall - who suffered from tuberculosis himself - and...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s dedicated rural and wildlife crime team has been strengthened with additional officers, and a renewed focus to bolster the police’s efforts in bringing the fight to rural criminals. The Country Watch Rural Crime Task...

The former HSBC bank in Ryde could be transformed into a block of 1-bedroom flats. Jon Shears of RWS Developments has applied to the Isle of Wight Council for the conversion of 38 Union Street in Ryde. The HSBC branch...

A brand new florist and plant shop has opened its doors in East Cowes, offering flowers for all occasions alongside houseplants and gifts. Molly’s Flower Shop, located at 12 Ferry Road, is the passion project of local florist Molly Mason,...

Carriageway strengthening work on several sections of Victoria Avenue in Shanklin is to begin later this month, with a prolonged closure of the main road in the middle of the busy Summer season. The work, which will improve 6 sections...

The Festival of Heroes is set to return to the Isle of Wight later this month, promising a bigger and better experience for families thanks to the support of Red Funnel and Enable Law. Families can look forward to meeting a...

Mainland man Callum Hickman, who led Police on a dangerous high-speed pursuit in a vehicle he'd only just purchased, has been labelled a 'dreadful driver' and jailed for 14 months. Hickman, of Princes Court, Northam in Southampton, previously admitted a...

Something magical is on track for Blackgang Chine in 2026 as the Isle of Wight’s much-loved attraction announces the revival of a former Robin Hill family favourite. The ride will be familiar to fans of the former sister park, Robin...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is supporting a new ban on ninja-style swords by launching a month-long surrender scheme to help remove the deadly weapons from the streets. Running until 31st July, the initiative is part of a national...

A pair of 3-bedroom houses could replace vacant office space in the historic centre of the Isle of Wight’s county town. Council planners have received an application from Peter Groves of Niton Developments Ltd for a conversion of offices at...