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An auction selling off pieces from the rural museum at Calbourne Water Mill last weekend (Saturday 4th May) has raised vital funds that are to be spent on fixing the mill's pit wheel. It was back at the beginning of ...

A Newport man who failed to give a specimen for analysis at Newport Police Station despite being given several chances to do so, will be sentenced next month. Danny Burnett, 61, of Wellesley Way in Newport, admitted failing to provide ...

The Island is to be showcased in the next episode of Channel 5's The Big Steam Adventure this week. The series stars presenter and journalist John Sergeant, actor Peter Davison and steam expert Paul 'Piglet' Middelton as they enjoy all ...

A dedicated space for Island services to work together to provide essential support to Islanders living with dementia is set to open in Cowes next week. The Alzheimer Café IW and their dedicated team of volunteers have worked tirelessly to ...

Seasafe, Rouse, Smokin Jacks and L&M Plus Consulting have all gone one step further with their support for the Island's Armed Forces community, by sponsoring some of the attractions at this year’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day. Seasafe, which ...

P1 Wadhams in St. James' Square, Newport recently welcomed the public through its doors when it held a Fashion Futures open day. Fashion Futures by Platform One is a recent collaboration whereby fashion students can learn about the fashion industry ...

A suspected drug driver who crashed his van into a parked vehicle in Shanklin earlier today (Wednesday) tried to run away from Police before being captured. Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called to the scene on ...

Corf campsite tomahawk throwing Isle of Wight Scouts are inviting everyone to join them for the Corf Scout Campsite Open Day on Saturday 11th May 2024 between 09:30 and 15:30. Parking is a £5 donation per car with funds raised ...

Singer songwriter Tim Arnold has invited local Isle of Wight choir, the Salutaris Vocal Ensemble, to join him on stage for a unique performance of his critically acclaimed new album Super Connected for the 1st night of his tour at ...

Cowes Sports Reserves v W&B A goal 3 minutes from the final whistle saw Whitecroft & Barton Sports take top spot in Harwoods Division 1 on goal difference from West Wight on Tuesday evening. W&B needed at least a point ...