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Island Roads says that the closure of Newport's dual carriageway on Sunday morning is for planned grass cutting, not to disrupt those heading to this year's IOW Takeover event - for the second year in a row. Eyebrows were raised ...

Yarmouth has been named as the 19th most expensive seaside towns to move to, according to a new study. To unearth where in the UK people might want to start looking for a home by the coast, property experts at ...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is supporting National Hoarding Awareness Week (13th-17th May) to help raise awareness of the fire risks associated with hoarding. There is often a strong link between hoarding and fire risks ...

How to stay safe while playing online Online safety is crucial for internet users of all ages and interests. Whether you’re partial to some internet shopping or enjoy a game of online bingo, ensuring you have a secure experience online ...

Newport Justices refused to evict a family with 10 children from their home in Quay Street, it was reported on 15th May 1924. Newport Corporation were attempting to evict father-of-10 H. Plumbley from his Quay Street house on the grounds ...

In binary options trading, few have managed to carve a niche as distinctly as Percival Knight. With over a decade of experience under his belt, Percival Knight has mastered the art of the 60-second trade, finding his niche in scalping ...

A new collaborative community interest company, Wight Digital Radio CIC, has been formed by Isle of Wight Radio and Vectis Radio with the intention to bid for the new DAB radio multiplex licence covering the Isle of Wight. The licence ...

A Ryde man caught causing damage to the front door of Inclusion in Newport, whilst armed with a rubber mallet, has been arrested, charged and put before the courts this week. 38-year-old Craig Sheriff, of Melville Street in Ryde, was ...

Sandown & Shanklin RFC Vets clinched the Hampshire Vets Cup in style at the weekend, overpowering Petersfield RFC Vets 22 - 80 in a thrilling match. Centre Luke Chandler stole the show with a remarkable display, crossing the try line ...

After almost 40 years of dedicated service to the people of Newport, Councillor Shirley Smart is stepping back from public life and has resigned from Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council. Due to her continuing ill health, Shirley has decided now ...