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Minor injuries have been reported following a crash between a vehicle and a pedestrian this afternoon (Wednesday). Police and paramedics were called shortly before 14:00 to High Street in Carisbrooke just outside The Eight Bells car park following reports of ...

Wightlink-Wight Mountain Cycle Racing Team members - Allan Cook, Ewan Cook, Nick Earley, Nadia Lele and new Junior signing, Alfie Haydon - were in action on Sunday in the 1st round of the Gorrick Brass Monkey XC Endurance Winter Series ...

The Isle of Wight Photographic Society (IWPS) is holding its winter Exhibition at Brading Roman Villa, from 1st December to 21st December. Come the New Year on display, will be photos from the Society’s members. The society is urging people ...

A strong crowd headed to the advent concert at St. Mary’s Church in Brading last week. The church was decorated with many Christmas trees adding to the start of the festive season. Entertainment on the night was supplied by Brading ...

Matt Sharp 20 Ryde Harriers ventured across the Solent to successfully compete in the Victory 5-mile Road Race in Cosham on Sunday (3rd December) Ryde Harrier Matt Sharp was the 1st runner over the line. 4 Harriers were among the ...

The Medina Marching Band is heading to Christ the King College in Newport this week to entertain with its ‘A Not So Silent Night Concert VOL 2’. Featuring a range of pieces, from festive tunes to 80s hits, the fun-filled ...

When 15 members of Vectis 40 Vintage gathered at The Dairyman's Daughter, Arreton for a pre-Christmas luncheon, cheque presentations to 3 Island charities were on the menu. Following a members' vote, the proceeds of the group's fundraising efforts were distributed ...

A total of 15 brand-new apprenticeship and graduate jobs are on offer at BAE Systems' maritime hub in Cowes. This announcement follows the news that almost 2,700 new apprentice and graduate opportunities are available to young people across the UK. ...

A popular Isle of Wight pub has unveiled its grand refurbishment plans which could provide boutique B&B rooms, cater to more guests and in turn create more jobs. The Buddle Inn in Niton, part of Character Inns, closed in October ...

Residents are being asked to complete a short survey about their feelings around community safety on the Island. The online study has been launched today (Tuesday 5th December) by the Isle of Wight Community Safety Partnership (CSP) and seeks views ...