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Sunsail, an official partner of  Cowes Week, had more of a presence this year, with a large marquee on the Parade, where visitors could win a Sunsail holiday, and the Sailors' Bar. Sunsail has a partnership with the British Virgin ...

A brand-new slots arcade in central Newport is welcoming visitors with £10 free play, complimentary refreshments and a friendly, modern atmosphere. Fortune Slots, located at 93 High Street, officially opened earlier this year following planning approval by the Isle of ...

The Mountbatten hospice group, which comprises Mountbatten Isle of Wight and Mountbatten Hampshire, has joined forces with Southampton Solent University to launch a brand new course in palliative and end-of-life care. The Level 7 module, worth 30 credits, is aimed ...

A 2-car crash is causing significant delays on a main road between Newport and Sandown this afternoon (Wednesday). Police, firefighters and paramedics are currently on scene on the A3056 at Arreton, near where the cycle path crosses the main road, ...

Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct following the sudden death of a 23-year-old woman in Cowes during the early hours of this morning (Wednesday). It was at 00:35 that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary ...

Rowers from Shanklin Sandown and Ryde Rowing Clubs delivered strong performances at the Coalporters Small Boats and Junior Regatta on Saturday (16th August). The event marked the final Hants and Dorset fixture of the season and was held on the ...

A celebration of Newport’s rich past will take over the town on Saturday 6th September as the second Newport Heritage Day takes place. Organisers say the event will once again see the whole town getting involved, with shop owners uncovering ...

An East Cowes man has appeared in court accused of the importation of cannabis through Manchester Airport at the weekend. Adam Sawyer, 25, of Marina View in East Cowes, appeared before Stockport Magistrates' Court on Monday (18th August) charged with ...

With GCSE results due this week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging parents who know their teenager’s plans in September to extend their claim now to continue to receive Child Benefit. More than 509,000 parents of teenagers, who are ...

Cowes Sports and East Cowes Victoria were knocked out of the Hampshire Senior Cup at the first round stage yesterday evening (Tuesday). PENALTY HEARTBREAK FOR YACHTSMEN AFTER CONCEDING LATE GOAL Cowes Sports lost on penalties at the Zilch Waste Stadium ...