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HRH The Duke of Edinburgh paid a visit to the Isle of Wight yesterday (Wednesday), which included celebrating the re-opening of Newport Minister after a multi-million-pound refurbishment. Prince Edward attended a service with 400 worshippers from across the Island and ...

An Isle of Wight runner is in training to take on the 66-mile Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge this coming Saturday - and raise significant funds for families’ charity Home-Start Isle of Wight.  Calvin Wright, 54, from the West Wight, ...

A fundraising quiz evening in aid of the Vectis Radio 4Ps Training School Charity was held at Newclose Cricket Club on Friday 19th April. The evening, which was sold out and had a waiting list, was one in a series ...

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s Train Story attraction recently welcomed its 600,000th visitor. The heritage railway marked the occasion by rewarding the Shitu family from Binfield, near Bracknell in Berkshire, with gifts and a certificate. Train Story Discovery Centre ...

After years of delay, councillors have finally agreed on the Isle of Wight Council's Draft Island Planning Strategy - but with admissions that it still isn't perfect. 27 local councillors voted in favour of the Strategy at last night's (Wednesday's) ...

Sandown's The Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, is embarking on another ambitious animal rescue, this time of 2 European Brown Bears, Benji and Balu, from Azerbaijan. These ‘restaurant bears’, have spent their life illegally imprisoned in a cage on the side of ...

In the labyrinth of the real estate market, navigating the complexities of mortgages can feel like embarking on a perilous journey without a map. This is where mortgage brokers shine as the unsung heroes of the home buying process. With ...

The polls have opened for the 2024 Police & Crime Commissioner election, with Islanders able to vote for their preferred candidate until 22:00 tonight (Thursday). 4 candidates are vying for your vote to become the next Police & Crime Commissioner ...

2 Premium Bonds holders have each won £1million in May's prize draw - and 1 of them is from the Hampshire & Isle of Wight region. The first Bond number drawn was 514CV247038 and is held by a winner based ...

A tea room in Ryde has been slapped with the worst possible food hygiene rating after inspectors found mouldy bread, out-of-date food and a poor standard of hygiene throughout. The Stable Tea Room off Newport Street/High Street has been awarded ...