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The final list of 12 candidates standing in next month’s General Election for both Isle of Wight East and Isle of Wight West has been published this afternoon (Friday). There are a total of 12 candidates standing on the Isle...

After almost 6 decades, an iconic signal box is back on its original foundations at Smallbrook Junction - where the heritage railway meets Island Line. Volunteers and staff from the Isle of Wight Steam Railway gathered with local dignitaries and...

Quay Folk Club is welcoming special guest Seb Stone to the Island later this month. Young Seb Stone plays the Uilleann pipes and assorted whistles with energy and skill, he is also an award-winning singer and is much in demand...

Age UK Isle of Wight is celebrating Volunteers Week by shining a spotlight on their award-winning Good Neighbour Scheme. This cornerstone of their services provides essential assistance, friendship, and reliable support to local older people who may not have anyone...

Allsorts Hair & Beauty Salon in Newport has been named among the top best bridal salons in the country. The Newport-based salon owned by Kati McCann, bagged a top 10 finish out of the whole of the United Kingdom for...

Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day later this month will include a special commemoration to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Ryde and The Solent played a significant part of Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious invasion in the history of...

Seaview Pizza Kitchen has been handed a 1-star food hygiene rating following an inspection carried out in April. The pizzeria at Watsons Grocery Store in the High Street was visited by the Isle of Wight Council's Environmental Health team towards...

Poor crew availability means that there will be a revised Red Jet timetable in operation this Saturday (8th June). The temporary timetable, brought about by the lack of staff once again, will run for 8th June only. The revised timetable...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (7th June 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 18009 £100.00 283 £100.00 6034 £100.00 1959 £100.00 6465 £100.00 2740 £100.00 11976 £100.00 9969 £100.00 1346 £100.00 15085 £100.00 14905

Planning permission is being sought to build 8 houses on disused land to the rear of The Bugle pub in the heart of Brading. Portsmouth-based Cordage 11 Limited, part of the wider Cordage Group, is seeking permission from the Isle...