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A Bembridge man found in possession of Class A and B drugs and 4 bladed articles has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Brendan Frampton, of Embankment Road in Bembridge, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court on Friday...

Ferry operator Wightlink has confirmed it is looking to commission brand new, all-electric ferries for its cross-Solent routes. The news comes following a visit to its Portsmouth Gunwharf terminal by Maritime Minister Lord Davies earlier this week. The Minister and...

The future of Novum Law's Isle of Wight office is unclear after the injury claims firm was bought out by Simpson Millar earlier this week. Both the assets and trading name of Novum Law - which specialises in personal injury,...

The Leader of the Isle of Wight Council has said that the Island needs an operational floating bridge which stops wasting Islanders' money. At a Cabinet meeting last night (Thursday), it was agreed that the local authority will explore replacing...

15 county lines drug-dealing networks were dismantled and 64 arrests were made during an intensification week focused on tackling drug-related harm and violence. County Lines means to deal drugs using mobile phones, usually from large cities to towns and rural...

Another of the Island's prolific criminals, Timothy Young, has avoid prison but has been fined £120 after admitting stealing more than £60 worth of groceries from The Little Cow Shed in Havenstreet last month. Young, 56, of Spring Gardens in...

A boat lift has sunk into the ground leaving a yacht balancing precariously at a boatyard in East Cowes today (Friday). The incident occurred at the Kingston Boatyard in the North Wight town. It is thought that the crane was...

A giant water pillow attraction - to be named The Blackgang Beach - has been announced as the latest addition to the much-loved Blackgang Chine. Having already excited fans with the announcement of The Jolly Robin, a swinging pirate ship...

The nominations have been published for the Isle of Wight’s most prestigious awards - the IW Chamber Business Awards 2024, sponsored by WightFibre. Businesses of all shapes and sizes will come together for a glitz and glam ceremony at Cowes...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely is urging West Wight residents to take up the offer of a free slow-drain water butt as part of a campaign to clean up the environment and reduce storm overflows. Letters are currently being...