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HALLOWEEN HERITAGE: On the outskirts of Bembridge, a lone dwelling was once home to a woman many believed to possess strange supernatural powers.

Paedophile Martin Beere expressed his wish to commit a sexual assault on a child and had over 1,000 indecent images in his possession.

Island Line will close for more than 2 weeks from tomorrow (Saturday) as engineers begin a major programme of track and signalling improvements.

West Wight Alpacas is set to close its doors for the final time this weekend, bringing an end to 14 years of welcoming visitors to the popular attraction in Wellow.

Isle of Wight businesses have voted in favour of BID 3, giving Visit Isle of Wight a fresh mandate to market the Island as one destination and to champion its visitor economy throughout the year.

Council officers recognised the benefits of supporting the application, alongside the potential reputational damage of refusing to do so.

Court heard how a missing persons report was filed on the day of the discovery.

Her work has helped establish standards, strengthen career pathways and support efforts to provide more healthcare closer to patients' homes.

BREAKING: The flock has now been targeted 5 times in the space of 12 months...

The 188 crime reports submitted through EyesOn have been sent directly to police contact management teams for assessment and allocation.