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Four candidates are bidding to be Hampshire and Isle of Wight police and crime commissioner and here's what you need to know about them ahead of polling day next month (Thursday 2nd May). Police and crime commissioners (PCC) are elected...

A 20-year-old motorcyclist - who was caught riding whilst under the influence of drugs - was also riding without a licence or insurance policy, a court has heard. Callum Fry, of Regent Street in Shanklin, admitted driving without a licence,...

The Isle of Wight Council is to finally decide whether or not to approve plans to restore and convert Norris Castle into a luxury hotel resort and wellness centre next week. Members of the Isle of Wight Council's (IOWC) planning...

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...