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Disruption is expected on the Island Line until Saturday morning (10th February). South Western Railway has said it is necessary to cancel numerous timetabled services, because of a train fault. The issue will see trains run at just 1 an...

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary has said a sad goodbye to Prentice, who died peacefully on Wednesday. Prentice arrived in Wroxall back in 2018 from a loving family near Alresford, after the passing of his companion left him very...

Esplanade has announced that it has now added Seat and Cupra to its lineup of car brands, joining Volkswagen, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Skoda. Recognised for its widely acclaimed Ibiza model and its prowess in manufacturing high-performance motorsport vehicles, Seat...

Applications are now open for the 5th annual Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards. The coveted awards, which recognise the Island’s stand-out tourism businesses, are split into 3 categories: Accommodation, Food & Drink and Things to Do. Last year 60...

Half-term activities are on offer at 2 Island museums this February; Newport Roman Villa and The Museum of Island History. At Newport Roman Villa, clay days return on Wednesday 14th and Friday 16th between 09:30-15:00. There will be a mythical...

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying this man, who is wanted in connection with the theft of alcohol from Sainsbury's in Ryde. On 7th January, over a month ago now, bottles of alcohol were stolen from Sainsbury's...

Toymaster in Ryde wants to reduce the size of its shop and build housing under new plans lodged with the Isle of Wight Council. The brand has long been a staple on Union Street, including selling school uniforms and sports...

Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South returns to our TV screens tonight (Thursday) with another brand new episode. This week, Bembridge's The Best Dressed Crab is awash with customers as the Summer season is in full flow. Local fisherman...

Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council has agreed on a precept increase for 2024-25 of 5.1% - and has confirmed that it will be pulling out of the 1-hour free parking scheme pilot. The increased budget, described as a 'steady state...

A Police sergeant has called for CCTV to be installed on the beach at Ryde after public toilets there were 'completely obliterated' last month. The damage was condemned as vandalism by Ryde Town Council and led to the closure of...