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A pedestrian has sustained a head injury after being knocked over by a car - with a learner driver at the wheel - in the middle of Newport Town Centre this afternoon (Thursday). The incident has occurred on St James’ ...

Isle of Wight Council libraries will be taking part in World Book Night, a national celebration of reading and books, on Wednesday 23rd April. This annual event invites everyone, regardless of whether they consider themselves ‘readers’ or not, to dedicate ...

Sandown Bowls Club is to launch the Sandown Bowling Academy in May. The academy is part of the club's plans to spread the word in the community about the sport of bowls and increase the numbers playing and supporting the ...

Orchard House Care Home brought music, joy and laughter to its residents with a memorable Dementia Disco event. The afternoon was headlined by the talented HunnyBz, a dynamic duo known for their captivating performances of ABBA classics. The event was ...

Police have launched an investigation after a young woman was approached by 2 men in Ryde last night (Wednesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary received a report of a woman in her 20s being approached by 2 men she ...

6-year-old Finley Manser-Grundy, of Wightlink Cycle Race Team, had a stellar weekend of racing, starting with the Little Fodders Race in the Forest of Dean. Competing in the Under 8s category, Finley took a 10-second lead on his first run ...

A former betting shop in Sandown is being transformed into a new international food shop with a focus on fruit and veg. Mr P Sivarasa has submitted a change of use application to turn a vacant unit at 55 High ...

Household waste and recycling collections will continue as usual throughout the long Easter weekend, including Good Friday and Easter Monday. The bulky waste and free re-use collection service will also remain available during this period. Additionally, the Household Recycling Centres ...

Whitecroft & Barton Sports have added the Challenge Cup to their cabinet of trophies with a convincing victory over Shanklin at Beatrice Avenue last night (Wednesday). This is the 3rd successive season that W&B have won the Challenge Cup, having ...

Richard Quigley MP says that he has been assured that no frontline roles will be cut at St Mary's Hospital as part of plans to cull 250 local jobs. Island MP has said “no front-line roles” will be cut at ...