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Several Co-op stores across the Isle of Wight have been left with empty shelves following a major cyber attack on the company’s systems. Stores such as Anglesea Street in Ryde and Landguard Road in Shanklin have been notably affected, with...

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary in Sandown has announced the sad loss of Casper, the white lion, who has passed away at the age of 18. Following a recent deterioration in health, Casper was put to sleep under veterinary advice this morning...

38-year-old Matthew Oxley has been handed a suspended prison sentence after threatening a shop worker with acid during an attempted robbery at his local Co-Op. Oxley, of Green Street, appeared before the Isle of Wight Crown Court last week (Thursday...

Evri customers across the Isle of Wight are facing serious delays and missing parcels as multiple drivers have quit their roles in recent weeks, citing drastic pay cuts as the reason why. Several drivers are understood to have left the...

Ryde man Jordan Canning has been found guilty of penetrative sexual activity with a child following a 5-day trial at the Isle of Wight Crown Court. Canning, 32, of Star Street, first appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court...

A brand-new trading card shop opened in Newport at the weekend, bringing a fresh offering to collectors on the Isle of Wight. Trading Card Kingdom, located at Units 4 & 5 Central Market, on Scarrots Lane, specialises in individual trading...

It was reported that a clergyman who was deputising for the vicar of Totland during World War I had been arrested for being a German spy on 7th May 1915. The Rev I Siviter - a Reading curate - was...

There are just days to go until the start of the Spring Isle of Wight Walking Festival 2025 (10th-18th May), which sees an incredible showcase of new walks as well as popular routes. The multi-award-winning Isle of Wight Walking Festival,...

Plans for an exciting new mural project along Appley Seafront were recently revealed by the Isle of Wight Council at Ryde’s annual town meeting. The project, entitled ‘Sheltered: Art, Ecology and Belonging on the Appley Coast’, sees the collaboration of...

Wootton's Park Road will now remain closed until 23rd May – 2 weeks later than planned – with further upheaval expected when Briddlesford Road closes once again later this month. The cut-through road, which was due to re-open this Friday...