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The Waverley - the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer - will operate for 3 weeks from 4th to 25th September with sailings along the South Coast and from the Isle of Wight. This year’s sailing programme builds on the “outstandingly...

For the 2nd year running, Friends of Ryde Town Hall (FORTH) will be hosting a Ryde town litter pick next Sunday. The litter pick is scheduled for Sunday 19th May, from 11:00 to 13:00. This year’s event will again start...

Miriam Margoyles The Wight Proms Festival has announced its 2024 artiste line-up with Miriam Margolyes, Aggers & Tuffers and Plastic Mermaids to headline the event. The festival celebrates comedy, opera, drag, country music, sport, musical theatre, dance and classical proms,...

Red Squirrel Property Shop has announced the successful acquisition of Abiggerfish, a prominent player in the Island Letting market. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the ongoing journey of Red Squirrel and reinforces its commitment to expansion and excellence...

The Cowes Floating Bridge has been suspended once again this morning (Monday) for urgent repair works, which come 24 hours ahead of planned maintenance which was due to take place tomorrow (Tuesday). Plans had been made for the troublesome floating...

The return of the former West Street GP surgery (Medina Healthcare) to Newport has been backed by a trio of Isle of Wight Councillors. The former Newport surgery moved to Wootton Bridge in 2020 as its West Street premises were...

Maintenance work means that Tesco Petrol Station in Ryde is closed to motorists today (Monday). The station - located off Brading Road - will be closed between 09:00 - 17:00. No specific information as to the type of work being...

Coastguard Rescue Officers across the country have won worker status after a historic legal battle, led by the former Station Officer of Bembridge Coastguard Rescue Team, Martin Groom. The Employment Appeal Tribunal last week ruled that HM Coastguard officers are...

There will be yet more disruption on Red Funnel's Red Jet service this week with a revised timetable set to come into force on Saturday (18th May). The cross-Solent operator has confirmed that due to repair works on board Red...

A 23-year-old man charged with a host of drug offences, including being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and ecstasy, has seen his case sent to the Isle of Wight Crown Court. Jack Wade, of Bernard Street in Cowes,...