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All Care Isle of Wight has marked Professional Care Workers’ Week (15th - 21st September) by celebrating its dedicated care team and raising vital funds for The Care Workers’ Charity through a day of fundraising and fun at Newport's Innovation ...

Binstead lifted the Ryde & District Cup by defeating holders Oakfield on penalties following a draw in normal time at the Peter Henry Ground in Brading last night (Wednesday). With a healthy crowd gathered for the final, Oakfield looked set ...

Lloyds Bank has confirmed that its Ryde branch will permanently close on 21st January 2026, leaving the town without a single high street bank. The closure marks the end of traditional banking in Ryde. While Nationwide will continue to operate ...

An incident involving a lorry and a vehicle trailer on board Red Eagle has resulted in the cancellation of several cross-Solent sailings this morning (Thursday). The incident occurred at around 09:00 and has seen operations at the East Cowes terminal ...

A resident of Brighstone Grange care home enjoyed a special visit back to St Mary’s Maternity Unit, where she spent much of her working life as a midwife. Jo, who is well-known locally for her years supporting mothers and babies, ...

Ryde regeneration funding worth £20million could start becoming available in April next year, but decisions still need to be made on what to spend it on. Addressing a well attended forum hosted by the Ryde Society at the Royal Esplanade ...

Residents are being reminded that there is still time to take part in Island Roads’ annual customer survey to feedback on the range of highway services being carried out on the Island. The survey is part of a range of ...

The tourism industry on the Isle of Wight has witnessed some significant technological upgrades in recent years, and now there are various online tools and deals that are helping visitors make the most of their holidays here. What’s more, many ...

The digital economy continues to reshape the investment landscape, presenting both fresh opportunities and unique challenges for UK investors. As new online sectors emerge and technology evolves, understanding how to navigate these frontiers becomes essential. This article delves into the ...

An inquest has concluded that the death of local fisherman Stephen Kitcher, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while fishing near Newport in 2022, was the result of misadventure. The 47-year-old father-of-3 was found deceased inside a camping tent - ...