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A Freshwater man who sent an explicit video to the new partner of an ex-girlfriend has been warned he could be heading to prison. Andrew Blair, 43, of Sunset Close in Freshwater, pleaded guilty to sending a letter/communication/article conveying a...

There will be 8 days of disruption on Wightlink's Fishbourne - Portsmouth vehicle ferry service during the month of September. At the ferry terminal in Fishbourne, the cross-Solent travel operator will be replacing the fenders as part of their port...

Joe CrockettFreshwater scooter rider Joe Crockett came 3rd in the recent European Finals in Thuringia, Germany, and has qualified for the 11th Annual World Scooter Championships. Held in Sydney, Australia on October 19th - 22nd, Joe will be competing in...

Ferries operating between Portsmouth and Southsea and Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor were ordered to cease operating on 31st August 1939. Just 4 days later, Britain declared war against Nazi Germany. The ferries were needed for the war effort. 3 Southern...

Ventnor Exchange has unveiled exciting plans to bring new facilities, opportunities and energy to the town of Ventnor by redeveloping the former Ingrams building into a new creative and community hub. It is hoped that with the support of the...

No schools on the Isle of Wight are affected by the Government's decision to close buildings built with a certain type of concrete, it has been confirmed. Concerns have been raised that school buildings created with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete...

The Isle of Wight's carnival season has suffered yet another blow as organisers of Ryde Carnival have announced that tonight's (Thursday's) main procession has been cancelled. Thousands of people were expected to gather on the streets of Ryde from 18:30...

A 43-year-old man from Shalfleet who was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a woman has been bailed as Police continue their enquiries. Police were called just before 18:45 on 23rd August to a report that a woman had been forced...

A fibre telecommunications cabinet at Newport Bus Station has been given a spruce up thanks to a partnership between Community Murals and WightFibre. The plain white box, situated in the heart of Newport Town Centre, has been given some beauty...

Jay Miller's Circus has confirmed that it will be back in 2024 after another successful Summer on the Isle of Wight. Over the past 6 weeks, the circus has welcomed thousands of locals and tourists who have enjoyed all the...