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Monday 3rd April – Friday 14th April 2023 • Darren Prouten, 40, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 27 weeks in custody for a number of offences including 2 counts of driving whilst disqualified, 2 counts of using a...

A Tint Meter 6 people were arrested for drug driving during the latest round of proactive policing by Hampshire Roads Policing Unit here on the Isle of Wight. During the 2-day operation - called Operation Wightwash - some 179 offences...

Those behind a major housing scheme on the Isle of Wight need to fix its problems and talk to residents, a local councillor has said. Isle of Wight Councillor Warren Drew, for Ryde South East, said the controversial Pennyfeathers development...

Major work is being carried out on The Needles Lighthouse in the West Wight this week. Trinity House - who will be completing the work -  is a charity dedicated to safeguarding shipping and seafarers, providing education, support and welfare...

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester visited the Isle of Wight on an official engagement yesterday (Wednesday), flying in on The King's helicopter to meet a variety of local organisations and to officially open the Isle of Wight Ambulance...

Southern Vectis is urging the Island's motorists to consider a minor change in their travel habits to make a major difference to the planet this Earth Day - Saturday 22nd April.  On Earth Day people across the world from all...

UKSA has reported an 85% increase in the number of women undertaking its Superyacht Cadetship from 2022 to 2023, demonstrating a positive shift in response to the charity’s work to drive diversification and appeal to more women to take up...

Red Funnel has launched its renewed environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) strategy, Changing Tides, which sees the ferry operator chart its course to Net Zero and continue to support the Isle of Wight community for years to come. Changing...

Island residents can help shape the future of a lifeline service supporting people to live independently in their own homes by taking part in a new consultation.   Wightcare is a critical service provided by the Isle of Wight Council used...

Beryl and Fujitsu are launching an exciting new research project, designed to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the Isle of Wight’s shared e-scooter scheme. Using digital rehearsal technology known as Social Digital Twin, the project will aim to help...