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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...

A Ryde woman who pulled out in front of a Police car before being seen to swerve in the road and drive in excess of the speed limit, has been banned from the roads for 14-months. Beth Lockhart, 30, of...

The Bishop of Portsmouth has pledged to appeal against the proposed closure of three Church of England schools on the Isle of Wight. The Rt Rev Jonathan Frost today (6th December) expressed his concerns about the consultation process carried out...

Positive progress is being made within children's services on the Isle of Wight, according to a new report published by Ofsted earlier this week (Thursday). The report follows a 'focused visit' last month, which examined the council's arrangements for children...

Wroxall Station was at the heart of village life for the 100 years it was in operation - from 1866 to 1966. The development of Wroxall owed much to the railway. Many of the houses in the main street were...

The last keepers at The Needles were evacuated from the lighthouse on 8th December 1994, bringing an end to 136 years of manned operation. On that day, the weather almost succeeded to keep the lighthouse keepers in situ as furious storms...