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Retired 1960s Lifeboat 'AMiTy' - which was built by J.S White in Cowes - will soon be setting off on a 650-mile round trip voyage along England's South East Coast to London to help mark the RNLI’s 200th year of...

Staff at Ryde Library have been very busy raising money for ‘Messy Mums’ — a baby bank charity that provides support and signposting for families with babies and young children. Ellie Rutherford and Shannon Roper, who set up and run...

The popular Warrior Festival will be the first event to be held at Robin Hill since it changed hands. This year's iteration will also be a 2-day festival, showcasing some of the Island’s musical talents and with the addition of...

A Shanklin man who was handed a conditional caution, but forgot to pay the fine, has been sentenced before a bench of Magistrates. Connor Desbrow, 34, of Coronation Gardens, admitted possession of a controlled drug of class-B (cannabis) and drunk...

A dozen electric vehicles have joined the Island Roads fleet as part of the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Island Roads began using electric vehicles in 2013 and has since been upgrading its fleet continually as vehicles need...

An Island man who neglected 6 kittens, one of which had to be put down, has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Neil Andrew Cain, 62, of The Broadway, Totland Bay, was investigated and prosecuted by the RSPCA after concerns...

An application has been submitted to demolish the public toilets at Yaverland Car Park. Plans launched at the end of July show that works to replace the existing facilities - first touted at the beginning of 2024 - are moving...

After last year's cancellations, Shanklin Carnival makes its return tomorrow evening (Wednesday). Shanklin Carnival was forced to cancel both their main and illuminated processions last year due to poor weather. It is estimated that this cost the committee around £6,000....

Champagne corks are popping at Wootton's Bayliss & Booth following a trio of successful award recognitions. The year kicked off in March with the store being 1 of 3 finalists in the Isle of Wight Radio Best in Business Awards...

After extensive restoration work, Appley Tower is welcoming the public through the door once again. The essential repairs, that began in November 2023, have been completed, safeguarding the future of the iconic landmark on Ryde seafront. The project has been...