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Overregulation has become a hot topic in discussions about the economy. Some argue that strict rules and regulations can stifle growth, while others believe they are necessary for safety and fairness. The balance between regulation and freedom is tricky, especially ...

The Attorney General's Office is looking into whether the sentence passed down to dangerous driver Owen Chambers was unduly lenient. 18-year-old Chambers, of Mountbatten Drive in Newport, appeared before the Isle of Wight Crown Court last week for the offences ...

Joe Robertson, MP for Isle of Wight East, has slammed the Government’s consultation about a combined mayor authority for Hampshire and Isle of Wight as a 'shambles' and an 'insult to Islanders'. Published last week, the Government is seeking views ...

Appley Sand Park in Ryde has now re-opened for the 2025 season following a refresh by the Isle of Wight Council's Park and Open Spaces team. For over 25 years the popular sand park has been a unique place for ...

Award-winning Strings Bar and Venue has recently revealed it is set to host a new chat show concept that will feature some exciting guests across a range of industries.  Let Sport Do The Talking and Let Music Do The Talking ...

When a young Liberal named Stephen Ross challenged the Conservative establishment on the Isle of Wight in 1974, few could have predicted how this would reshape Island politics for generations to come. Now, a free event is being held in ...

An empty ground floor of an Isle of Wight high street property will be converted into 2 ‘much-needed’ flats. County Hall has given Wightlife Properties Limited planning permission to convert the ground floor of 120 and 120A High Street in ...

The first Isle of Wight Amateur Theatre Awards will be held at Northwood House on 14th March 2025, celebrating the thriving Island theatre community. Judges have attended more than 40 plays, musicals and pantomimes during 2024, with theatre groups and ...

A multi-agency rescue operation, involving Police and HM Coastguard, is underway to save a casualty in the water off Ryde Pier this lunchtime (Wednesday). A plethora of Police resources first descended on the beach to the West of Ryde Pier ...

The Brighstone Christmas Tree Festival has revealed that a total of £6,000 was raised in 2024 for selected Isle of Wight charities, thanks to the generosity of the community and visitors. This year's festival presented an impressive array of attractions, ...