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The Isle of Wight is known for being home to many different venues. The Sandown Bingo Hall and the Ryde Theatre have had the biggest influence and are seen as cultural landmarks by the people who live in the county. ...

A Shanklin teenager who admitted several counts of possessing and distributing indecent images of children has been handed a community order. Jamie O’Neil, 19, of Culver Road, previously admitted 3x possession of a photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child and 3x distribute ...

Cowes captain John McKie scored a 1st half hat trick in half-an-hour as the Yachtsmen put 5 goals past Laverstock & Ford this afternoon (Saturday). The Yachtsmen have now taken 13 points out of a possible 15 in their last ...

Women born in the 1950s from the Isle of Wight, are expected to join thousands in Westminster to protest against the way increases to their State Pension age were communicated. The WASPI women – or Women Against State Pension Inequality ...

There’s only a week left for groups to apply for assistance with cross-Solent travel through Wightlink’s sponsorship scheme – Wightlink in the Community. The window for applications will close on Thursday 31st October 2024. Sports and arts organisations on the ...

Xen Aviation - a domestic operator based in Georgetown Guyana - has finalised a deal to acquire its first Britten-Norman turbine powered Islander. The aircraft will be used by Xen Aviation to enhance regional connectivity and support its planned commuter ...

The cancellation of the Great South Run - due to be held on Sunday 20th October - did not stop Isle of Wight Brainy Bunch runners from completing their 10-mile challenge despite appalling weather conditions. Isle of Wight Brainy Bunch ...

Over a million pounds in cost of living support could be approved by the Isle of Wight Council next week to support Islanders in need. Debbie Andre, cabinet member for adult social care and public health, will decide whether to ...

An indoor ice rink, boat safari and crazy golf are just some of the attractions coming to Robin Hill when it opens next year.  A lengthy list of proposed new attractions popped up on the Robin Hill website in recent ...

Division 1 champions Whitecroft & Barton Sports face league leaders Ventnor at Sandy Lane this afternoon (Saturday). Ventnor currently occupy top spot with 8 wins from 9 games, 3 points ahead of reigning champions W&B. However, W&B have a 100% ...