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All the headlines from 30, 40, 50, 60, 90, 100 and 110 years ago, including a proposal for a new floating bridge a century ago. 30 years ago (1993) ISLE OF WIGHT MAN CONS HIS WAY INTO TOP HOSPITAL JOB...

Roads Policing officers have been conducting a proactive enforcement operation on the Isle of Wight again this week, targeting motorists for all sorts of offences. Officers from the mainland-based Roads Policing Unit crossed the Solent on Wednesday and Thursday to...

Shanklin Performing Arts Centre is inviting the public to an exhibition on Sunday 19th November, between 13:00 to 18:00. When Shanklin Library was relocated from Victoria Avenue to Falcon Cross, the property was initially leased and then subsequently purchased by...

A bank in the heart of the Isle of Wight’s county town wants to put spikes on its roof to stop people climbing on it. HSBC, on the corner of St James Street and Pyle Street, in Newport, is seeking...

Latest figures showing total crime on the Island has fallen over the last year have been welcomed by MP Bob Seely. Figures show that, as of the end of September 2023, a total of 5,867 offences were committed on the...

The Isle of Wight Council and the mainland organisation which runs St Blasius C of E Primary Academy continue to ignore questions about a disputed piece of land in Shanklin which has caused outrage among local residents. The issue gained...

Rumours that Sandown's Broadway Park Hotel could be turned into a film studio have been dispelled by the company in charge of the 104-bedroom establishment. Supposedly the hotel - based on Melville Street - had recently been sold to a...

With the weather forecast remaining uncertain and with the water tables high, Island Roads is reminding residents what they can do to help reduce the risk of flooding. This week’s flooding has been caused in the main by the ‘perfect...

Goddards Brewery is up for sale less than 12 months after the bespoke Branstone-based premises was opened. Founded by husband and wife team Alix and Anthony Goddard in 1993, the producer of classic cask ales and kegged craft beers ‘born...

Wow! Shrek is a big show in every way – big sets, a large ensemble playing multiple characters, a plethora of bright costumes, full live orchestra, big voices and of course a big ogre at its centre. All in all,...