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Chale girl Frances (Fanny) Stallard was sentenced to death at Winchester Assizes for the murder of her daughter Agnes on 4th July 1887. Frances had fallen pregnant at the age of 19 to a local seaman George Gattrell. Her child...

The Island’s alt-rock band, Killing Morton, have released a new single, 'Militia', inspired by animal rights activist, Barry Horne. Leaning heavily on Manic Street Preachers for musical and lyrical influence, the song documents animal rights activist Barry Horne and the...

Ryde Town is getting a vibrant makeover with the installation of a new community mural aimed at deterring anti-social graffiti. The eye-catching mural can now be seen on the WightFibre cabinet located near the entrance of the Co-op car park...

National Education Union (NEU) teachers will hold 2 further days of strike action on Wednesday and Friday this week July with picket lines likely outside some Island schools. The continued aim is to win a fully funded, above-inflation pay rise...

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is showing its support for Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week, which started yesterday (Monday). The national campaign, running from 3rd to 9th July 2023, aims to encourage communities to speak out against ASB...

Heart-breaking figures from the RSPCA show an alarming increase in intentional cruelty against animals including 21 reports from the Isle of Wight last year. Overall, the number of reports made nationally to the charity’s cruelty line about intentional harm to...

Local businesses have been left owed thousands of pounds by the collapsed Sweet Charlies dessert shop in Newport, which shut its doors at the beginning of the year. The once much-loved eatery opened back in May 2021 and proved hugely...

Olivia ‘Libby’ Finch took charge of Cowes RNLI lifeboat for the first time on a real shout over the weekend (Sunday) - since qualifying 2 months ago as the station’s first female helm. She joined 3 male crew members to...

The Isle of Wight Council is making it easier for tradespeople to park close to where they are working.  A new business waiver permit is now available giving flexibility for tradespeople visiting customers where parking restrictions would normally apply. The...

Tapnell Farm’s pods are already in place but there’s an issue with the planning application. The plans for 32 new holiday pods at the Isle of Wight attraction will need to be reconsidered after facts submitted as part of the...