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A contentious bid to use 5 homes for parenting courses has been refused, with Isle of Wight Council officers saying there is no ‘local need’ for it. Critics of Jon Surman’s change of use application to house a Residential Children ...

East Cowes Vics reached the final of the Isle of Wight Senior (Gold) Cup for the first time in over a decade by defeating Newport in front of 361 spectators at Westwood Park yesterday evening (Tuesday). The Victorians have not ...

Freshwater Bay Golf Club held a fun competition for 8 of the juniors who attend the club's academy on Sunday (16th February). They were all part of the February 2024 intake. Although the weather was rather cold and windy, all ...

The case against Finlay Bakewell and Reece Judge, both accused of a serious assault back on Christmas Eve in 2023, has been adjourned until March. 25-year-old Finlay Bakewell, of Cranleigh Gardens in Cowes and 23-year-old Reece Judge, of Collards Close ...

A Green Party councillor has put forward a motion for next week’s Full Council meeting to gain full backing for Isle of Wight farmers. Councillor Claire Critchison, for Chale, Niton and Shorwell, is gaining support from councillors across the Island ...

The hospitality industry has undergone significant technological advancements in recent years, and one tool that is increasingly becoming indispensable for hotel owners is the Channel Manager. With the proliferation of online travel agents (OTAs) and direct booking engines, managing room ...

What Are the Options for Replacing Missing Teeth? Missing teeth are troubling and can mess with your smile, diminish your self-esteem, and even impact how you eat your favourite foods. The good news is that there are plenty of ways ...

Scam calls have become a growing issue across the United States, with nearly half of Americans reporting a noticeable rise in fraudulent activity. This trend reflects broader challenges in combating financial crimes and protecting consumers from exploitation. Learn more about ...

The former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England and former Chairman of the BBC, Sir David Clementi, has said that any potential buyer of Red Funnel should engage with Islanders and declare whether they accept the Islanders' Charter.  Sir ...

A 32ft catamaran with engine trouble in a wind-swept Osborne Bay led to the launching of both Cowes RNLI's and Bembridge RNLI's lifeboats this afternoon (Tuesday). The catamaran, with 2 people on board, had suffered an engine breakdown, and then ...