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The Isle of Wight Hockey Club's men's teams were in fine goal scoring last weekend. The Mens 2XI began another Saturday filled with hockey with an early push back away to Southampton Uni 5XI. The Island took the lead in ...

Police are investigating after 2 people were bitten by a dog in East Cowes over the past week, with the offending animal's owner now identified. 3 separate incidents are reported to have occurred on 12th, 15th and 19th November. The ...

Wind gusts of up to 70mph, accompanied by heavy rain, will batter the Isle of Wight tomorrow (Saturday) leading to a yellow weather warning being issued. IW Met Service says that a deep area of low pressure will move in ...

Calbourne-based IFPL Group, global leaders in the design and manufacture of products that enhance an aircraft cabin interior, are celebrating the production of their 4millionth unit. This incredible achievement highlights the company’s continued growth and innovation post-COVID as it celebrates ...

Red Funnel is offering an unbeatable 1/3 off Isle of Wight ferry travel this Black Friday. Islanders can save big on mainland trips and holidays with a huge 1/3 off travel with Red Funnel. This great money-saving offer is valid ...

Police are appealing for information after a mobility scooter was stolen from outside an address in Shanklin yesterday afternoon (Thursday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at just before 16:00 with a report that a mobility scooter had ...

The Tritone Singers are returning to Ryde Methodist Church next month (6th December) to perform their latest concert 'What Child is This'. The chamber choir will sing arrangements by traditional and contemporary composers, including their MD Richard Wilkins, and a ...

The Government’s Autumn Statement is unlikely to ease pressures on the Isle of Wight Council’s budget, leader Phil Jordan has said in an update report. Councillor Phil Jordan presented the statement to County Hall’s 39-member Full Council on Wednesday. He ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (22nd November 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 18154 £100.00 8934 £100.00 10569 £100.00 15954 £100.00 13148 £100.00 9726 £100.00 4604 £100.00 15359 £100.00 13280 £100.00 2740 £100.00 13920

Motorists face significant travel disruption on Monday when Kite Hill, the main road connecting Ryde and Newport, is closed. Openreach is due to undertake essential works to the telecommunications network between Wootton Bridge and Fishbourne Lane from 09:30 on Monday ...