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The Sun Inn in Hulverstone can now be listed as an ‘Asset of Community Value’ thanks to a campaign spearheaded by Island MP Bob Seely. Mr Seely said he wanted to secure the building’s future as a rural pub or...

Mew The Movers, a cherished family-run business with a rich local history spanning almost a century, has announced their accreditation by the British Association of Removals (BAR), solidifying its commitment to excellence in the industry. Founded by Albert Mew in...

Medina Bookshop in Cowes is to pay host to 2 of the brightest young stars of the contemporary folk circuit later this month (20th April). Christina Alden and Alex Patterson are multi-instrumentalists and songwriters from East Anglia. Their music is...

Robert Seely - UK Parliament official portraits 2017 MP Bob Seely has asked Boots UK Ltd to expand its blister pack recycling scheme to cover more of the Island. Last month, the pharmacy chain announced it was now accepting empty...

A woman who caused severe disruption to services on the Island Line following a trespassing incident in Ryde back in February has been ordered to pay £400 compensation. Jade Sandells, 26, of Esplanade in Ryde admitted trespassing and intentionally causing...

The Isle of Wight has been placed 3rd in a list of the most 'heart-safe' authorities in England by defibshop in its annual Cardiac Coverage Report. Locally, there are 34.59 defibrillators for every 10,000 inhabitants - an 82% increase over the...

Nearly 500 tonnes of salt was spread on the network in 32 runs by Island Roads gritter drivers during the official 2023/24 winter maintenance season. The figures confirm it has been a milder winter season compared to the previous year...

A Newport woman who crashed into a pick-up containing a family of 4 - before fleeing the scene - has been banned from driving for 9-months. Lois Southgate, of Whitecroft Park in Newport, admitted driving without due care and attention...

The reopening of Kings Road - a main road into Bembridge - will not take place until next week, Island Roads has confirmed. Island Roads confirmed this week that during investigations, in at least 1 location, there is the need...

The RNLI's Inshore Lifeboat Centre will hold its special bicentenary open day in celebration of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary on Sunday 26th May. Between 10:30 and 15:00, RNLI volunteers will carry out guided tours of the state-of-the-art factory in Clarence...