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Sandown residents will again see an increase in their Council Tax bills after last year’s 50% hike. A 6.6% rise in council tax precept was approved by Sandown Town Council on Monday night for the year ahead, as well as ...

Derelict houses that have been empty for years could soon be occupied as calls are made for action to be taken over their unsightly state. The 2 properties on the corner of Marlborough Road on Westridge Cross were interlinked with ...

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An automated crash detection system alerted Police to an overturned car on a country lane on the outskirts of Ryde this evening (Tuesday). At just before 19:00, BMW alerted the Force Control Room at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary ...

A cyber attack on Southern Water's computer system has resulted in the personal details of up to 10% of its customers being stolen. Households across the Isle of Wight and the company's wider service area have received emails about the ...

49-year-old Paul Brookes has denied causing serious injury by dangerous driving more than 2 years after a major incident involving a double decker bus in which 3 people suffered broken backs. Mr Brookes, of New Road in Brading, appeared before ...

Strings Bar & Venue in Newport is hosting legendary band The Blockheads this coming Friday (16th February). The iconic band travelled down to the Isle of Wight back in 2022, where a sold-out and excited Strings crowd awaited them. They ...

Blackgang Chine has revealed that family favourite Colossus will be ‘swinging’ into the park for the 2024 season following its removal from Robin Hill earlier this year. Eagle-eyed islanders spotted Colossus, the much-loved galleon ship from Robin Hill being transported ...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) have 'Get Active, Get Involved' funds currently available for Island charities and community groups. HIWCF is an independent charitable foundation and the largest grantmaker to specialise in awarding grants across Hampshire and ...