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Islanders have been urged to demand an end to sewage pollution at a ‘Paddle Out Protest’ at Appley Beach in May. As part of a national day of action to put pressure on the government, water companies and regulators, Surfers ...

Planners have revealed why they turned down a major planning application for 27 houses near Freshwater. County Hall refused Colwell Bay View Ltd’s outline application for housing with a vehicle access on agricultural land off Freshwater’s Colwell Road on 7 ...

Members of Cowes Men’s Shed have been given vital information about a potentially lifesaving health check during a visit from NHS screening staff. Technicians Karen and Sally from the Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme, based at Southampton General Hospital, ...

A pedestrian has sustained a head injury after being knocked over by a car - with a learner driver at the wheel - in the middle of Newport Town Centre this afternoon (Thursday). The incident has occurred on St James’ ...

Isle of Wight Council libraries will be taking part in World Book Night, a national celebration of reading and books, on Wednesday 23rd April. This annual event invites everyone, regardless of whether they consider themselves ‘readers’ or not, to dedicate ...

Sandown Bowls Club is to launch the Sandown Bowling Academy in May. The academy is part of the club's plans to spread the word in the community about the sport of bowls and increase the numbers playing and supporting the ...

Orchard House Care Home brought music, joy and laughter to its residents with a memorable Dementia Disco event. The afternoon was headlined by the talented HunnyBz, a dynamic duo known for their captivating performances of ABBA classics. The event was ...

Police have launched an investigation after a young woman was approached by 2 men in Ryde last night (Wednesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary received a report of a woman in her 20s being approached by 2 men she ...

6-year-old Finley Manser-Grundy, of Wightlink Cycle Race Team, had a stellar weekend of racing, starting with the Little Fodders Race in the Forest of Dean. Competing in the Under 8s category, Finley took a 10-second lead on his first run ...

A former betting shop in Sandown is being transformed into a new international food shop with a focus on fruit and veg. Mr P Sivarasa has submitted a change of use application to turn a vacant unit at 55 High ...