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Cowes Sports were beaten 1-3 in the extra-preliminary round replay of the Emirates FA Cup at Westwood Park on Tuesday evening. The Yachtsmen were missing some key players, including Ryan Oatley, Liam Triggs, Joe Hancock, Ollie West and George Colson. ...

Creating a home that effortlessly combines style and comfort for all ages can be a rewarding yet challenging task. A harmonious living space must cater to the needs of the young and the elderly while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Here are ...

Staff at Ryde Library have been very busy raising money for ‘Messy Mums’ — a baby bank charity that provides support and signposting for families with babies and young children. Ellie Rutherford and Shannon Roper, who set up and run ...

The popular Warrior Festival will be the first event to be held at Robin Hill since it changed hands. This year's iteration will also be a 2-day festival, showcasing some of the Island’s musical talents and with the addition of ...

A Shanklin man who was handed a conditional caution, but forgot to pay the fine, has been sentenced before a bench of Magistrates. Connor Desbrow, 34, of Coronation Gardens, admitted possession of a controlled drug of class-B (cannabis) and drunk ...

A dozen electric vehicles have joined the Island Roads fleet as part of the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. Island Roads began using electric vehicles in 2013 and has since been upgrading its fleet continually as vehicles need ...

An Island man who neglected 6 kittens, one of which had to be put down, has been handed a suspended prison sentence. Neil Andrew Cain, 62, of The Broadway, Totland Bay, was investigated and prosecuted by the RSPCA after concerns ...

An application has been submitted to demolish the public toilets at Yaverland Car Park. Plans launched at the end of July show that works to replace the existing facilities - first touted at the beginning of 2024 - are moving ...

After last year's cancellations, Shanklin Carnival makes its return tomorrow evening (Wednesday). Shanklin Carnival was forced to cancel both their main and illuminated processions last year due to poor weather. It is estimated that this cost the committee around £6,000. ...

Champagne corks are popping at Wootton's Bayliss & Booth following a trio of successful award recognitions. The year kicked off in March with the store being 1 of 3 finalists in the Isle of Wight Radio Best in Business Awards ...