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HRH The Duke of Edinburgh visited the Royal Yacht Squadron IoW Foundation at the RYS Castle, Cowes on 1st May. The Foundation was established in 2015 to mark the bi-centenary of the Royal Yacht Squadron. During his visit, HRH had ...

Sandown Carnival - in existence since 1889 - has launched its latest carnival season with the children's and main carnival processions pencilled in for Saturday 27th July. 7 girls and boys have been chosen as the town’s 2024 Carnival Royalty, ...

Cowes RNLI played host to a spectacular 999 Day on Cowes Parade on Saturday (4th May) to mark the RNLI's 200th anniversary. Enthusiastically responding to the invitation were RNLI and independent lifeboats from the Island and Hampshire - plus a whole ...

Cruise vacations have long been associated with relaxation, exotic destinations, and indulgent dining experiences. However, in recent years, cruise lines have been upping the ante by integrating cutting-edge technology into their onboard entertainment offerings. From immersive virtual reality experiences to ...

Depending on where a person lives, their ability to access the internet without lag and hassle can vary a great deal. This fact is especially true for people living in isolated areas such as the Isle of Wight. For many ...

Counting of ballot papers at Medina Leisure Centre. Re-elected Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones will swear her oath to an officer today (Wednesday) following her landslide victory on election day last week. Conservative Jones admitted securing a second term ...

A Wootton man who crashed a stolen car into a barrier on the dual carriageway last month took the vehicle because it was his 'favourite car', a court has heard. George Swain, 25, of Mary Rose Avenue in Wootton, appeared ...

Firefighters tackled a pan fire in the kitchen of a flat in Ryde this afternoon (Tuesday).  Crews from Newport and Ryde were called to Milligan House on West Street in the town shortly after 16:00. At the scene, a fire ...

Isle of Wight Ramblers protested at the gates of Osborne House in East Cowes yesterday (Monday), against English Heritage's refusal to allow a new coastal path to run through the grounds. English Heritage - the charity in charge of the ...

Breakfast at The View A brand-new cafe - The View - has just opened its doors to customers in St Helens. The cafe is the brainchild of former journalist Louise Hill and Jane Giden - who ran the Shoreside Cafe ...