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Joedan has confirmed it will invest £3million into its new Newport site on Forest Road, which will create 150 new jobs, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary.

The Council faces a £2,500 fine after illegally taking 10-months to issue a child’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) plan.

A new Aldi store looks set to open on the Isle of Wight after County Hall planners granted the supermarket giant conditional permission.

A rural body has warned farmers and countryside communities to be alert to a possible rise in thefts, as prices for fuel, heating oil, gas and fertiliser increase.

BREAKING: A plethora of emergency vehicles have descended on central Newport tonight (Wednesday) in response to a developing situation, in which a male is threatening to jump into a river.

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court.

The boss of Robin Hill has addressed rays of public hope amid the potential closure of a much-loved Downend pub, the Hare and Hounds.

2 escaped Camp Hill prisoners were dramatically recaptured after turning a disused railway station into a makeshift home on 1st April 1956 - 70 years ago today.

The founder and chairman of Wetherspoons, Tim Martin, has revealed ambitions to create a rooftop beer garden at S. Fowler & Co. in Ryde during a surprise visit to the Isle of Wight this week.

Isle of Wight pool player Craig Brown has claimed his fourth overseas 9-ball title of the year, winning in Tirana after another fine run.