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Captiva Homes won the ‘Fast Rising Property Business of the Year Award’ at last week’s South Coast Property Awards. The ceremony took place at the Hilton, Ageas Bowl in Southampton and was hosted by stand-up comedian Hal Cruttenden. The South...

A special flypast to commemorate the impending retirement of the Hercules from RAF service will take place across all 4 nations of the UK on Wednesday 14th June, with the aircraft set to fly over Island skies during the afternoon....

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has introduced a buggy service at St Mary’s Hospital to help patients get to their appointments. The new buggy, operated by the Trust’s ‘wonderful’ volunteers, provides patients with the support they need to travel...

Car parking charges on the Isle of Wight are set to rise once again, with motorists being targeted as cash cows. In most instances, fees will rise 25p an hour, for short and long-stay car parks and on-street parking places....

'Closing Down' signs have appeared at Shoe Zone in Newport - the firm's last outlet on the Island - but the future of the shop remains unclear amid speculation that it may be moving to new premises. The firm's Ryde...

A Sandown man who brandished a revolver BB gun during an incident on Sandown High Street in April has been handed a suspended prison sentence. 40-year-old Damien Lendecki, of York Road in Sandown, pleaded guilty to possession of an imitation...

A 2nd series of the popular TV documentary 'Isle of Wight: Jewel of the South' has been commissioned by Channel 5, it has been confirmed. Daisybeck Studios say the crews are very much looking forward to once again capturing the...

UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has revealed plans to increase production rates and repatriate aircraft production to its historic home in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight. The move is a major change for the British SME which has been manufacturing...

Natalie Blandford Isle of Wight goalkeeper Natalie Blandford has sadly lost her battle against cancer, her football club Wight Eagles announced at the weekend. 2 years ago, Natalie was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her family organised a fundraiser for her...

Cowes Week organisers have announced that cross-Solent ferry operator Red Funnel has joined the event's family of Official Sponsors. Red Funnel have long contributed to the success of the event as the Official Travel Partner and this year they are...