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Busy Bee Garden Centre has been announced as the winner of the GTN's Greatest Christmas Garden Centre Team after receiving the most customer votes. In the final week of voting before the competition ended just before Christmas, Busy Bee was...

The mother of Harry Roberts - the killer of 3 policemen - appeared before magistrates in Newport accused of trying to help her son's escape bid from prison on 16th February 1973. Mrs Dorothy Roberts - a 73-year-old widow -...

Late-night bus services in rural areas of the Isle of Wight could continue as more money is funnelled into the Island’s only bus service. Another bus could also be added to Route 5 service, from Newport to East Cowes, meaning...

In a recording discovered by legendary TV presenter Fred Dinenage, the croaky but immediately recognisable voice of former London crime king Ronnie Kray delivers a chilling message for children of today who may be considering a life of crime. The...

The Isle of Wight crematorium has recently undergone refurbishment, resulting in a more accessible and comfortable space for the community. The renovation included replacing the old wooden pews with new chairs, new carpet, adding new lecterns, catafalques, and an altar,...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (16th February 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 17371 £100.00 8177 £100.00 7352 £100.00 8329 £100.00 10865 £100.00 17513 £100.00 13428 £100.00 8768 £100.00 13182 £100.00 717 £100.00 15028

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and 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 applications...

O2 customers in the Newport area will be pleased to hear that Vodafone is looking into a signal issue in the area, but a fix to the long-standing issue isn't imminent. The mast, used by O2 customers across the county...

An Isle of Wight Police officer who allegedly used excessive force on a youth is to face a misconduct hearing next week. PC Stuart Pearson's behaviour is said to have fallen below the professional standard expected in terms of use...

Southern Vectis has released a temporary timetable for its Route 3 buses due to the ongoing closure of Leeson Road in Ventnor, suggesting that the road is likely to remain closed for the foreseeable future. A major landslide hit Bonchurch...