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Marine scientists from the University of Portsmouth have been underneath Wightlink’s historic Ryde Pier to place new habitats on the 200-year-old structure.  The students swam beneath Ryde Pier Head close to the FastCat terminal and securely fixed three ‘BioHuts’ to...

As Winter approaches and pressure increases on the Island’s NHS services, St Mary’s Hospital has asked Islanders for their support. Families and friends are being asked to support the NHS by collecting patients from hospital as soon as they are...

Wightlink is to cancel 4 morning sailings on its Fishbourne-Portsmouth route this Wednesday (25th October). The cross-Solent operator has announced that the absence of an essential crew member will mean the 06:40 & 08:40 from Portsmouth and the 07:40 &...

The number of Islanders aged 18 or over who were current smokers in 2022 decreased dramatically according to new data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures show that in 2022, 9.5% of adult Islanders were current...

MP Bob Seely is inviting primary school children across the Island to submit their designs for his Christmas card competition. The winning design will feature on the MP’s electronic Christmas card this year. Bob said: “This year I want to...

Wootton-based antique business Doreshill Farm Emporium has announced that it is to close for good at the end of November. Located on Briddlesford Road on the outskirts of the village, the emporium was known as the Island’s largest and original...

Businesses from across the South - including the Isle of Wight - can get access to thousands of pounds that can help them unlock innovative ways to save water. Southern Water is teaming up with businesses of all sizes across...

The latest redevelopment plans for the historic East Dene estate in the South Wight have again been criticised as an ‘overdevelopment’ with some residents raising ‘major’ safety concerns. In an updated scheme, unveiled last month, Robert Camping of Camping Property,...

Did you know that JS White's - best known for shipbuilding - had an Aviation Department which produced 219 planes during World War I, mostly designed by Howard T Wright? The main claim to fame for these aircraft was the...

A 53-year-old man remains under investigation after drugs and weapons - including a sword and a baton - were seized from his home address in Sandown last week. As part of a targeted National policing operation, on Friday 13th October...