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With a yellow heat-health alert declared by the Met Office, the NHS is calling on residents to keep cool and stay hydrated to reduce health risks. The Met Office has declared a yellow heat-health alert from now until 10:00 on ...

A long-serving member of Godshill Parish Council has resigned with immediate effect after describing some of her fellow councillors as ‘impossible to work with’. Alison Child, who had been a member of Godshill Parish Council for 15 years, tendered her ...

An alleged attack on a woman in Shanklin, who was left with injuries to her face, has led to the arrest of 3 people. Police were alerted to reports that a woman had been assaulted in the Shanklin area at ...

Morrisons has launched a fleet of electric home delivery vans on the Isle of Wight, making all its local grocery deliveries electric for the first time. The new vehicles are expected to save more than 300 tonnes of CO2 emissions ...

Residents of Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch ward will head to the polls today (Thursday) to elect their next Isle of Wight councillor. The County Hall by-election was called after the resignation of independent councillor Rodney Downer who represented the area ...

A fresh wave of controversy has hit the UK’s online gambling market as the government proposes new tax hikes. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has issued a stark warning in response. Citing recent survey data and economic concerns, the ...

It’s 7 pm. Rain is lashing the windows. You’ve got a brew in hand, slippers on, and the telly droning in the background. Another quiet night in, again. Sound familiar? Turns out, you’re not the only one rethinking evenings at ...

Following Ozzy's emotional farewell at Black Sabbath's "Back to the Beginning" concert on 5th July 2025, we reflect on the most outrageous moments that made the Birmingham legend a rock'n'roll icon By the team at BuySellVouchers The curtain has finally fallen ...

A teenager has been given a 12-month community order for handling stolen goods after an 11-year-old was attacked at Ryde Skate Park back in 2022. Levi Taylor, 18, of George Street in Ryde, appeared before a Judge at the Isle ...

An Isle of Wight police officer will face a gross misconduct hearing later this month following allegations he gave false information and failed to follow instructions during an investigation. PC Kane Brookes is due to appear before a misconduct panel ...