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Southampton statue of Palmerston In the first of our series on Isle of Wight MPs, we examine the sometimes controversial life of Henry Temple (Viscount Palmerston) - twice British Prime Minister and MP for Newport in 1807 and 1809. Palmerston...

The Wave Project is looking for the support of the local community to help raise funds to continue their good work on the Isle of Wight supporting young people through surf therapy intervention. Children and young people who are seriously...

A group of parents of children with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities on the Island are raising money to provide resource packs around understanding and supporting kids with SEND to every school on the Isle of Wight.  The packs will include: an...

Organisers of the Chale Show have said they are ready and raring to go to today (Sunday) as the show officially begins following yesterdays cancellation due to adverse weather.  Yesterday, the first day of the popular fun-for-all-the-family event was cancelled...

Alfred Tennyson The official ceremony to dedicate the Tennyson Memorial on High Down near Freshwater took place on 6th August 1897. The famous poet had died 5 years earlier in 1892, aged 83. The dedication ceremony took place on 6th...

A broken down Southern Vectis bus is blocking a main road in Newport Town Centre this afternoon (Saturday). The incident has seen the double decker break down on the pedestrian crossing outside McDonald’s on the corner of St James’ Street...

Shanklin illuminated carnival has been cancelled this evening (Saturday) as a result of the adverse weather currently being experienced on the Island. The seaside town's carnival committee were forced to cancel the main procession on Wednesday last week, stating that...

The first day of the 2023 Chale Show has been cancelled due to adverse weather. Due to the horrendous conditions and the current weather warning in place for wind and rain, organisers have made the decision to cancel today's proceedings...

East Cowes looks set to get its first gym after plans were given the green light by the council. Gym facilities are to be added to the former Sixers York Avenue Garage on York Avenue. In recent years, it has...

Freshwater is getting a new £3,000 CCTV camera in an effort to curb the rise in anti-social behaviour. The 360º camera will replace the outdated CCTV at the multi-use games area and skatepark, off School Green Road, in Freshwater. It...