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The private woodland of Knighton East Wood is being opened up to the public in aid of the Isle of Wight Red Squirrel Trust this coming Sunday (28th April). Islanders are invited to see the fabulous display of bluebells between...

Those who intend to vote in next week's Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police & Crime Commissioner election are reminded to bring their photo ID with them – it has to be an original document and not a copy. They...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is sharing top tips to stay safe around water and mud as the weather improves and people start enjoying more time outdoors. The advice has been issued as part of National...

Local Police Constable Danni Tosdevin has been awarded an Area Commander’s Certificate for her contribution to a robust investigation which helped secure charges against a repeat offender in Ryde. On the evening of 24th September last year, Police had reports...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (26th April 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11752 £100.00 16950 £100.00 17373 £100.00 17901 £100.00 15970 £100.00 17349 £100.00 530 £100.00 1124 £100.00 13441 £100.00 13805 £100.00 3075

Works to repair steps leading up to a bridge on a footpath in Whippingham are to take place, but when exactly is still unknown. It's thought that the steps to the bridge - located on the N122 footpath between Island...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...

Waitrose is recalling its Essential Waitrose & Partners Salted Dairy Butter because it may contain pieces of blue cloth. Islanders are being urged not to consume the product as the possible presence of blue cloth makes the product unsafe to...

A local mum is urging other parents to look out for the tell-tale signs of eye cancer this World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week, after 5-year-old Arlo Brimson was diagnosed with retinoblastoma - a rare eye cancer. Mum Megan spotted an unusual glow in...

The Old Fort in Seaview has been crowned Isle of Wight Pub & Bar of the Year 2024 in this year’s National Pub & Bar Awards. Having won ‘Best in County’, the multi-award winning seaside pub and restaurant is now...