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Celebrations took place in London last week as Carisbrooke College's history trip to Vietnam took home the award for My Best School Trip at a glittering 5-star ceremony. The national awards - organised by School Travel Organiser Magazine - saw...

The Isle of Wight’s 175 year long association with Charles Dickens is being celebrated with the launch of a new interactive walking trail. The Dickens Trail takes in some of the views that world-famous writer himself would have admired while...

Red Funnel has opened the public vote for it’s annual Charity of the Year programme. 3 charities all contending for the 2025 title have been shortlisted by Red Funnel following an internal review and staff vote. Making the shortlist: Hampshire...

Isle of Wight Magistrates issued a warrant earlier this week after a man accused of stealing clothing items from a charity shop in Sandown, didn't show up at court.  Timothy Young, 56, of Ocean View Road in Ventnor was due...

The Isle of Wight Council wants to hear from residents and local groups about new plans to improve cycling and walking routes across the Island. The authority is looking to adopt four Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) as...

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. The defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rule...

Supermarket giant Tesco is recalling its 8-pack of Chicken Tsukune Skewers after they were labelled with the incorrect use by date. According to the recall notice, the packet should be dated 10/12/24 instead of 23/12/24. Such an extension to the...

The Isle of Wight Festival bagged an award win at the 2024 UK Festival Awards in Bristol earlier this week. Held at Document - an event and venue space in Bristol - on Tuesday evening, the IOW Festival won big...

Islanders came together for Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s annual Light up a Life remembrance event on 1st December in celebration of loved ones who have died. The service featured traditional Christmas carols led by the Salvation Army Band and Mountbatten...

St Mary’s Vaccination Hub is urging people who are eligible to take advantage of the autumn/winter vaccination programme and protect themselves against winter viruses.  Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to help stop the spread of winter respiratory...