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Various properties across the Isle of Wight are being auctioned with Clive Emson in the run up to Christmas. Bidding for the auction, the last of 8 this year by the firm, is live on 9th December and concludes on...

The Bandstand in Sandown is blending its vibrant restaurant offering with a touch of theatre magic, thanks to the vision of West End star Earl Carpenter and the team behind Off the Rails in Yarmouth. With the addition of a...

Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has been appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary for the Shadow Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) team by new Conservative Leader, Kemi Badenoch. This new role will see Joe working closely with the Shadow DCMS...

A motion calling for ‘proactive action’ to challenge and reduce stigma around mental health and suicide has been unanimously passed by Isle of Wight councillors. Ventnor and St Lawrence representative Councillor Ed Blake’s plea for mental health to be prioritised...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has funded 7 automated external defibrillators that will be in almost continuous circulation throughout the community, as they travel with staff and volunteers to events and talks that the charity attends.    An automated...

Freshwater Station was the little-used terminus for one of the lesser-used railway lines on the Isle of Wight, running from rural West Wight to the County Town of Newport. Transport links between West Wight and the rest of the Island...

Individuals, charities and other organisations that have benefitted from the thousands of pounds raised by the Long Lane Christmas Lights over the past 25 years are being invited to the big switch-on next Saturday (30th November). Terry and Sue Ramplin...

Protyre's Steven King has been recognised for 30 years of continuous service to the Lake-based business. Steven left school on a Friday and got straight into work on the Monday morning, never looking back. His unwavering commitment and dedication over...

Southern Housing’s extra care scheme in Ryde has been highly commended at this year’s Great British Care Awards for the South East region. Held on Friday 15th November, the awards honour some of the most incredible people and teams working...

Nettlecombe Farm has been awarded the Gold Award in the Isle of Wight Green Tourism Awards, managed by Visit Isle of Wight. This recognition celebrates the business's outstanding commitment to sustainability, eco-friendly practices, and support for the Island’s journey towards...