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A Ventnor bricklayer has pleaded guilty to stealing a total of £28.45 worth of goods from the Co-op in Ventnor, including 2 bacon rolls, a pack of apples and a carrier bag.

A new community shop in Ryde is offering support, conversation and a welcoming space for those affected by breast cancer - founded by a local woman who has battled the disease twice herself. Samantha Densham, from Ryde, was diagnosed with ...

The Island’s Got Talent brought together performers from across the Isle of Wight at East Cowes Town Hall on Sunday (1st March), with a coveted slot at Cowes Fringe up for grabs.

A new Roads Policing Team has been announced for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, alongside a new approach to tackle careless driving and £340,000 worth of investment for road safety projects.

Vectis RFC’s youth squads battled mud and fierce opposition to secure a dramatic Colts win and double TREDS honours at Winchester.

Reception pupils at St Francis Primary School in Ventnor welcomed 3 special visitors – including a working guide dog – for an unforgettable lesson in empathy and awareness.

The year is Marching on – and we have another great crop of shows this month. ‘Heathers the Musical, Teen Edition’ comes to the IW College on 11th and 12th March. It is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a ...

Local employers across the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to play a direct role in shaping the future workforce by taking part in a work experience event in Cowes.

The crew of Wightlink’s Wight Sky, operating on the Yarmouth to Lymington route, has been praised by the RNLI for their quick-thinking actions which helped rescue 2 people from the water in the Solent. The incident took place on the ...

Sporting Opportunities Isle of Wight athletes are aiming for the 2026 Special Olympics National Summer Games – and are calling on Islanders to help fund their journey.