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Dates are now confirmed for visits to Yarmouth, Cowes, the Garlic Festival, Newport, Sandown and St Helens.

Solent Cruises is now operating its day trip to Portsmouth service 7 days a week, giving Isle of Wight residents and visitors more opportunities to enjoy a day across the Solent.

Keith Cook, who has spent almost 44 years protecting the people of Sandown as a retained firefighter, has turned off his pager for the very last time.

The community effort saw 120,000 litres delivered into the pond last year, and this year orgnaisers say they are getting ahead to prevent critically low water levels.

The closure will come into force just as Islanders and holidaymakers prepare for the start of the summer holidays.

Record numbers flocked to Vernon Square in Ryde as soaring temperatures helped make this year's annual Summer Party one of the most successful to date.

Former Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club rower Louis Sheasby has become a Henley Royal Regatta champion after helping Leander win the prestigious Fawley Challenge Cup.

A trio of Isle of Wight volunteers have raised an impressive £715 for Home-Start IOW after hosting a successful 1-day plant sale, raffle and afternoon of refreshments in Yarmouth.

The once iconic and well-loved pub has come to market this week.