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This February half-term, investigate the wonderful wildlife at Brading Roman Villa as part of The Twitchers Museum Adventure, organised by Kids in Museums and Walker Books. The egg-citing national family trail celebrates the release of Feather, the latest book in...

A 25-year-old man from Shanklin has been summoned to court after he was stopped by Police on Friday night. Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary noticed the scooter being ridden on the wrong side of the road and...

An Isle of Wight laundrette empire could expand — taking over a former café space in Cowes. What used to be the Watch House Barn café in Cowes could soon become a hub for washing and drying in new plans...

For those in Binstead that get a knock at the door by people in orange coats, it's not cold calling it's reps from Southern Water offering you a free water butt. It’s all part of the multi-agency co-ordinated flood mitigation...

The Bandstand - a popular Sandown eatery with sea views over The Bay - is to reopen in March, it has been announced. Last open back in March 2023, the 'new' Bandstand - located on Culver Parade - is to...

Research shows that adults across the South are keen to learn something new in 2024 and Islander Tracey Knight is one of them.  Inspired by the new year mindset, 74% of adults on the South East say they will be...

There is good news for holiday let owners on the Isle of Wight as the post-pandemic holiday boom is set to remain in 2024, with the Island ranked the 5th best place to visit according to Sykes Holiday Cottages. That’s...

Representatives from The Wildheart Animal Trust, Bristol Zoological Society and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust A Crayfish Conservation Centre was officially opened at The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary yesterday afternoon (Friday). The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary has worked closely with...

Controversial plans for a housing development in Bembridge have been approved, but only after changes were made to the affordability of some of the proposed properties. 56 houses can now be built on the corner of Steyne Road and Hillway...

How much we pay towards policing on the Isle of Wight is going up again, by nearly 4%, but it could lead to more officers on our streets. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Panel agreed today...