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The battle to build much-needed new homes at West Acre Park in Ryde continues as campaigners have been given permission to take a Crown Court decision to appeal. It was back in July that His Honour Judge Jarman ruled in ...

Lemlec Ltd, a trusted provider of electrical, plumbing, heating, gas, and building services on the Isle of Wight, has announced its decision to enter liquidation. During its most successful years, Lemlec Ltd proudly employed over 25 skilled professionals and managed ...

Grounding is when you physically connect your body with the Earth. It’s said to come with many health benefits, which is why products that offer a connection with the ground are becoming all the rage. They let the Earth’s natural ...

Newport drew with Clanfield at Beatrice Avenue in Wessex Division 1 yesterday evening (Wednesday). Port required 3 points to leapfrog landlords East Cowes Victoria - who currently occupy 5th spot - and reach the playoff places for the 1st time ...

The Premier League title race has been dominated in recent years by Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City side. The Spaniard has had the Sky Blues as perennial contenders for football’s biggest silverware, now chasing an unprecedented fifth consecutive title. ...

Gambling has gone through a significant transformation, and cryptocurrencies are leading the charge. If you’re into online betting or casinos, you’ve probably heard about how fast, secure, and private crypto transactions are. But with so many coins out there, how ...

A rapist who slashed the throat of a paedophile whilst they were both locked up behind bars at HMP Isle of Wight has been handed a life sentence. 32-year-old Jack McRae, from Southampton, threw a jug of boiling water over ...

Dan Vale made his 600th appearance for Brading Town against Osborne Coburg at Vicarage Lane on Saturday (23rd November). 'Valer' began his footballing career with Ryde Saints at the tender age of 14. He then moved to Oakfield, before being ...

Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council is inviting local residents to help shape the future of their community by participating in a survey that will inform the new strategic plan and forthcoming budget. The survey aims to gather as many responses ...

A festive community celebration is set to bring the spirit of Christmas to life as Godshill Matters, a new local residents’ group, teams up with local businesses, Godshill Primary school, Godshill Scouts, the Parish Council and All Saints Church to ...