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Island Line will be running to an hourly timetable over the coming days, with no trains running at all on Monday (8th April), due to continued industrial action by ASLEF. South Western Railway has confirmed that on Thursday (4th April),...

From praising God to downward dog - a former Isle of Wight church could be given a new, relaxing lease of life. St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, on Rectory Road, Niton, has been empty for nearly 15 years after it...

The latest results from the annual UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS) show that 2023 was a mixed picture for butterflies, with some species soaring while others continued worrying declines. Half the 58 species had a better than average year while...

The Arts Society Isle of Wight will be presenting the latest lecture of its season when Brian MacDonald is to talk at Northwood House on Tuesday 9th April. Brian will take you on a journey beginning in Outer Mongolia in...

Pink Cow Theatre, in association with Apollo Youth Theatre, are to present 'Going South for Winter' this coming weekend - the perfect Springtime treat for all the family. Ever wondered how our wildlife survives the winter? Henry the Squirrel and...

Isle of Wight digital studio, Brightbulb, has announced its nomination for an international tech award. The nomination comes at the Global Business Tech Awards in the ‘Small Tech Company of the Year’ category. This prestigious recognition serves as a testament...

Adult social work staff working for Isle of Wight Council won’t undertake on-call standby shifts over proposed changes forcing them on to a mandatory, rather than voluntary, rota systen, says UNISON. Employees on standby are required to respond to emergencies...

Fishcake maker Hayley Elston is on the crest of a wave this morning (Wednesday) after millions of viewers watched her net a national supermarket deal on Channel 4’s Aldi’s Next Big Thing - and the business started right here on...

A man from Shanklin has denied sexually assaulting an individual at a bus stop in Sandown last year. Anthony Ayres, of Atherley Road, denied sexual assault when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court yesterday (Tuesday). It is alleged...

Those with family and friends living with dementia or Alzheimer's are being urged to complete a 'Herbert Protocol' form, to assist Police and search volunteers in the event they go missing. The initiative is named after George Herbert, a war...