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Life is full of challenges, but when you’re an athlete, it all intensifies. Just think about the hours they need to invest in training, competition setbacks, and possible injuries that can disrupt their progress. When it comes to sports, athletes ...

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There was drama at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court when a rapist, described as 'the most dangerous prisoner in HMP Long Lartin', appeared in the dock - for just 30 seconds. The individual, appearing before magistrates accused of a ...

The Attorney General’s Office has confirmed it has received a request to review the sentence of Isle of Wight paedophile Samuel Huckle, who walked out of court with a suspended sentence on Friday. The 20-year-old, of St Faith's Road, Cowes ...

An Isle of Wight pub’s major redecoration plans and proposed name change have been shelved following opposition from a local parish council. The Sloop Inn, a grade II listed pub dating from the 18th century and known for its carvery ...

A duo of teenage boys - aged just 13 and 14 - have been arrested on suspicion of burglary following an incident in Binstead earlier today (Monday). Police were first called at 14:40 to reports of a burglary at an ...

The Isle of Wight Council marked Apprenticeship Week by raising a flag outside of Newport's County Hall earlier today (Monday). Since the introduction of the apprenticeship levy in 2017, more than 500 council and maintained school staff have embarked on ...

A beach in the village of Binstead has been cordoned off this afternoon (Monday) following the discovery of an unexploded pyrotechnic device. HM Coastguard first received reports of a suspected Man Overboard light and smoke signal unit on Players Beach, ...

The Wight Tri second winter series duathlon ‘Strawberry Pain’ took place in Brighstone on Sunday (9th February). Several intrepid members opted for the 6k long run whilst the others choose the shorter 3.9km option. The cycle was either 1 or ...

An Isle of Wight town council could be about to scrap its Beach Safety Team, which a seafront café owner has warned will “absolutely end in tragedy”. At its meeting this evening (Monday), Ventnor Town Council (VTC) will consider slashing ...