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Author Georgina Moore has won big at The Isle of Wight Book Awards for her debut novel 'The Garnett Girls'. The awards, founded by Sunday Times journalist and author Hunter Davies and independent bookshop Medina Books, were held at the ...

The owners of 3 independent shops in Ryde recently joined forces to raise money for the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, completing a 'bear' foot walk as part of a campaign to raise funds for Benji and Balu, 2 brown bears from ...

Cowes Enterprise College has successfully achieved the School Games GOLD Mark Award for the third consecutive year in a row.  The prestigious School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust, to celebrate schools’ their ...

The Ladies of Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club held their AGM on Tuesday 8th October. Once the business in hand was over, outgoing Ladies’ Captain, Dawn Hodge, was presented with her past Captain’s brooch by the incoming Captain, Lorrie Hawkins.  ...

46 brave Islanders have raised £25,000 to support local people affected by cancer by taking part in either a 10,000ft skydive or a 160ft bungee jump challenge at Sandown Airport, organised by Wessex Cancer Support. 15-year-old Louie Wakefield was the ...

Vanuatu, a South Pacific island nation, offers a unique blend of tropical paradise and cultural richness for expats seeking a new home. With its pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and friendly locals, this archipelago presents an alluring escape from the hustle ...

Cross-Solent ferry operator Red Funnel has opened applications for its 2025 Island Ambassador and Supported Teams Initiative, dedicated to supporting the aspirations and talents of individuals and teams living on the Isle of Wight. Island residents have until midday on ...

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has taken action to protect people living at Blackwater Mill Residential Home in the Isle of Wight, following an inspection in March and April that found residents of the home to be 'at risk of ...

A Newport woman on her way to do some shopping was stopped by Police who found her to be drug driving, driving without insurance and driving without a licence, a court has heard. Kirsty Gardener, 33, from Newport, admitted driving ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is asking residents for their views on how the service should adapt and innovate to continue to meet the communities needs over the next 5 years. Over the next 10 weeks, ...