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A year ago today, on 10th December 2023, the Island witnessed one of the worst landslips in local history when a large land mass off Leeson Road in Ventnor slipped away. It was at around 21:30 that emergency services -...

A trio of men have been arrested by undercover police officers after an alleged high-value shoplifting incident in Lake this morning (Monday). Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were alerted to reports of a shoplifting incident at Lake...

Over £3,000 has been raised on GoFundMe to support promising young footballer Cian McGee, who fractured his spine in a serious car accident on Friday 22nd of November. Cian - who plays for Oakfield FC and has previously appeared for Binstead...

A Cowes mother was reunited with her 17-month-old baby - who had been kidnapped at gunpoint - on 9th December 1974. 32-year-old Rosamonde Heib had chased the man in her nightdress after he had snatched her baby Helmut, but the...

Councillor Geoff Brodie has revealed his intention to submit a vote of no confidence motion against Council Leader Phil Jordan over his decision not to put the closure of 6 Isle of Wight primary schools to Full Council. The independent...

Popular local gym Snap Fitness Isle of Wight has reason to celebrate after being named a winner at the National Fitness Awards. The gym fought off competition from across the UK to win the Customer Service Award, being recognised for...

The Lord Louis Library in Newport is set to 'share the light' this week in a heart-warming display of solidarity, hope and joy. This event aims to support Spellow Library and Community Hub in Liverpool, which was vandalised during race...

Independent training provider HTP Apprenticeship College has once again marked the achievement of learners with a Graduation ceremony, recognising the progress of more than 50 Higher Apprentices. The award presentations took place at Newport Minster on November 28th, where the...

The governors of Godshill Primary School are seeking a review of the Isle of Wight Council's decision to close their school. A proposal has been made that Godshill merges with with Arreton and Wroxall to create a single school in...

A Binstead man who felt 'okay' to drive after consuming alcohol at a friends house has been banned from the roads for 12 months after admitting drink driving. Cory Daniels, 20, of Broadway Crescent, in Binstead, admitted drink driving when...