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A Shanklin man who used a 'For Sale' board to damage a shop front, because he was angry that his landlord was selling-up, has been handed a conditional discharge. Daniel Tredinnick, 48, of Western Road, admitted causing criminal damage to...

Police are appealing for information after an incident where an Audi was driven aggressively on Gills Cliff Road. The incident occurred between 13:25 and 13:50 last Friday (20th September). A blue Audi was driven aggressively, getting very close to the bumper...

Chefs from 2 much-loved Isle of Wight restaurants have gone into battle with the cream of the country’s curry industry, going head-to-head for the title of the UK’s King or Queen of Spice. Jila Miah, a chef at Tamarind restaurant...

The Government’s Household Support Fund will help struggling families with the costs of essentials this Winter by providing an extra £54million to 19 local authorities in the South East. The funding will help the 800,000 households living in poverty in...

The owners of local homecare provider Right At Home Isle of Wight, have been recognised nationally for their outstanding achievements. Vicky and Paul Butler, who operate Right at Home Isle of Wight, have been named winners in the Great British...

Those in support of saving Brading Primary School say that it is becoming 'more and more obvious' that the Council's process of shutting 6 Isle of Wight schools is 'fundamentally flawed'. Members of Save Brading School say they are becoming...

Official reports examining the severe flooding that affected Newport, East Cowes and Ryde last autumn are now available to read online, with it now known that a total of 317 properties were subject to flood damage. Roads, homes and businesses...

New data from the Department for Transport has revealed that 292 people were injured on the Island's roads last year, 103 of them seriously or fatally. Last year there were 4 fatal, 99 serious and 189 slight injuries recorded compared...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (27th September 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 12825 £100.00 8827 £100.00 17529 £100.00 18121 £100.00 11047 £100.00 10764 £100.00 9754 £100.00 17986 £100.00 14962 £100.00 6170 £100.00 6102

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service has unveiled its future plans for East Cowes Fire Station, with the existing building set to be demolished next week. Capital funding has been agreed upon to support the development of...