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Those talented young performers of Curtain Call Creative bring ‘Sweeney Todd – the Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ to Medina Theatre for 3 shows on the 9th and 10th November. The company is proud to present this infamous story that ...

The Isle of Wight Cricket Board hosted its annual End of Season Awards at Newclose County Cricket Ground on Saturday (26th October). Around 100 people were in attendance as successes in the Adult and Junior Leagues and the Isle of ...

Councillor Suzie Ellis, Ward Councillor for Central Rural, has voiced her deep concern over the Isle of Wight Council's School Place Planning Consultation, which proposes the closure of 6 primary schools. 2 of the schools under threat of closure - ...

An uninsured driver who crashed into a Southern Vectis bus in Sandown back in February has been handed a 12-month driving ban. Jordan Jude, 27, from Parkway in Apse Heath, admitted driving without a licence, driving without insurance and aggravated ...

Community groups have welcomed the prospect of new Isle of Wight Council support as the cost of living crisis continues to “bite so hard for so many”. Pan Together, the Isle of Wight Foodbank and Ryde Aspire, which provide assistance ...

A technical issue with Red Funnel’s Red Jet 7 has led to a number of cancellations on the hi-speed passenger service this morning (Tuesday). The cross-Solent operator says that the issue means the 06:05, 07:15 and 08:25 crossings from Southampton ...

A former teacher from Ipswich, who most recently lived in East Cowes, has been jailed for 7 years for various sex offences. Richard Cook, 48, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday (25th October). Cook - most recently of ...

Some of the quickest rally drivers in the country feature on the seeded entry list for this year's Island Stages Rally, which takes place in less than a weeks' time on Sunday 3rd November. 50 competitors have been confirmed for ...

John 'Jack' Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone, was beaten in the General Election of 28th October 1924, losing to the Conservative candidate Sir Peter McDonald. What goes round comes round. A century on, his great-great nephew Bob Seely - standing for ...

Southern Vectis bus fares are set to rise to £3 from the New Year, following an announcement from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The new £3 cap will run until the end of 2025. This is an increase on the ...