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A 4-Channel Silent Disco is set to take place at GG’s Bar & Restaurant on Thursday 12th September, from 19:00 until late, with all proceeds going to Wessex Cancer Support. The event has been made possible thanks to the generosity ...

Newport will become a hub of creativity later this month as three of the town’s leading arts organisations come together for the return of The Big Draw Festival. Independent Arts, Newport Minster and Quay Arts are collaborating to bring a ...

It was a busy few days at Westridge Golf Club with the staging of the Senior Championships and the August Shield. The Senior Championship was played across Thursday and Friday (7th–8th August) and, for the 2nd time in 5 years, ...

A 31-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of murdering innocent 17-month-old Jayla-Jean McLaren. It was on 1st August that Police were alerted to the toddler being admitted to St Mary's Hospital with serious injuries. She ...

Ventnor Carnival Week is full steam ahead with a packed line-up of railway-themed events, children’s entertainment and traditional parades, promising fun for all ages from tomorrow (Wednesday). The Children’s Parade and Main Carnival will take place on Wednesday (13th August), ...

A man was rushed to hospital under Police escort following an incident at an address in Ryde yesterday afternoon (Monday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary says the force was called at 17:16 in relation to concerns for the welfare ...

No injuries were reported in a 2-car crash on a narrow country lane yesterday afternoon (Monday). Police were called at around 16:12 to reports of a 2-vehicle collision on Betty Haunt Lane on the outskirts of Newport. At the scene ...

Around 70 runners took part in the West Wight Road Runners’ annual ‘Let’s All Run Together’ on Wednesday (6th August) – helping to raise donations for the Island’s food bank. Starting from the West Wight Sports Centre, participants tackled either ...

The world-famous RAF Red Arrows will be making several appearances in the skies above the Isle of Wight this week as they transit between Bournemouth and Eastbourne, giving residents and visitors multiple chances to see the iconic red jets. On ...

A 9-point plan has been set out by Ventnor Town Council in response to County Hall’s announcement of on-site works to reopen Belgrave Road. Ventnor Town Council (VTC) has said it is ‘encouraged’ by the Isle of Wight Council’s commitment ...