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Self storage units are a versatile and convenient solution for managing your belongings, whether moving, downsizing, or decluttering. They offer flexibility, letting you store items safely without sacrificing space at home or work. But when should you consider renting one? ...

A Gurnard woman who failed to abate the noise of her shrieking parrots has been taken to court and fined £261. 65-year-old Deborah Hall, of Jordan Close in Gurnard, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court last week (8th ...

Island Roads is using new CCTV cameras to help ensure road closures are observed and on-site staff and pedestrians are not put at risk by motorists who ignore signs.   The cameras will also be used to record evidence of ...

Newport Fire Station is holding a family-friendly Open Day on Saturday (19th October). The South Street station will be open from 12:00 to 16:00. The event will include have-a-go activities for the children, a fire service demonstration (at 14:00), the ...

A 19th century Ryde school wall posing a 'severe safety risk' has been demolished. Ryde Town Council has sought listed building consent for the removal of the masonry wall of Vectis Hall, a Grade II listed building first built in ...

Police are appealing for witnesses after a hit and run crash on The Downs over the weekend (Sunday). Police were called to the scene on the The Downs Road - near Rowlands Lane - at around 16:30 after receiving reports ...

This year, on World Restart a Heart Day (16th October 2024), the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service (IOWAS) will be teaching hundreds of children lifesaving skills at various fire stations across the Island. IWAS tutors, volunteer community first responders (CFRs) ...

The Westridge Junior Championship took place in a shortened format on Saturday 12th October. It was the current Junior Captain and most experienced Junior Lewis Chambers who was victorious in both competitions, winning the Scratch and Handicap Titles. Alfie Boxall ...

14 couples took to the fairway at Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club vying for the Cheverton Trophy on Sunday (13th October). This annual mixed foursomes stableford is always keenly fought, and this year was no exception. At the end of ...

Newport Minster was the venue for a service marking the beginning of the new Law Year of the Isle of Wight Courts 2024-2025 on Monday. Prior to the service, a number of legal figures processed from the Law Courts in ...