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The main road through Wroxall - 1 of just 2 roads in and out of Ventnor at present - has re-opened this afternoon (Tuesday) following emergency gas works in the area. St John’s Road was closed between Whiteley Bank Roundabout ...

Monday 21st October – Friday 25th October 2024 • Russell Voysey, 51, of Prospect Road, Newport pleaded guilty to drug driving (cannabis). He was banned from driving for 18 months, fined £200 and ordered to pay £85 costs with a ...

With figures showing 32.4% of Isle of Wight children grow up in poverty, councillors will later this week consider a poverty reduction plan. The Isle of Wight Council’s Health and Wellbeing Board will decide on Thursday whether to approve the ...

Southern Vectis is showing its support for the Royal British Legion - with bus drivers wearing poppies throughout the period of Remembrance.  The local bus company is also allowing drivers to pull over at 11:00 on Sunday 10th, and again ...

Police investigating a report of burglary in Ventnor have released a CCTV image in a bid to identify their prime suspect. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary was called to a report that the Longshoreman's Museum had been accessed overnight ...

The Isle of Wight is set to become the epicentre of the chess world in February 2025 as it hosts the highly anticipated Wightlink Isle of Wight Chess Masters. This premier tournament will bring together some of the finest chess ...

Isle of Wight Search and Rescue were the beneficiaries of the recent Isle of Wight Book Awards prize-giving lunch. Each year, a different charity is invited along to receive funds raised. Isle of Wight Search and Rescue are a voluntary ...

In a world where branding is everything, companies look for superior promotional products to leave an indelible mark on their customers. BIC Graphic has emerged as a leader in promotional marketing solutions in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Be it their world-renowned ...

A new, free programme helping Island businesses to develop opportunities in exporting, innovation and collaboration, has been launched. The Isle of Wight Growth Catalyst is a fully-funded initiative from Innovation Wight, providing tailored support for local companies. Each pathway - ...

A teenage Isle of Wight angler has been recognised for showing respect for the fish he catches, his surroundings and the people he fishes alongside on Ryde Pier. 15-year-old Jay Smith from Ryde is the latest winner of the Wightlink ...