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A multi-vehicle crash is causing delays on the main road between Godshill and Shanklin this afternoon (Friday). The crash has occurred on Shanklin Road, near the junction with Lessland Lane, with it believed that a BMW 1-series and at least ...

There's good news for Islanders wanting to stay out later on the mainland on weekends over the Christmas holidays, thanks to a new offering from Wightlink. Wightlink has booked a minibus service to meet the 23:59 car ferry from Portsmouth ...

Orchard House Care Home was filled with festive joy as we welcomed the talented students from Hunnyhill Primary School this holiday season. The school children delighted residents with a heart-warming performance of Christmas carols, creating a truly magical atmosphere. The ...

Man Vs Fat Football Isle of Wight have been working hard over this festive season to bring children at our local hospital something sweet. Man Vs Fat football clubs from Cowes and Sandown have worked together with friends and families ...

Vecta House Care Home was transformed into a winter wonderland last week as they hosted their annual Christmas Lights Switch-On ceremony. The event was a heartwarming affair, bringing together residents, their loved ones, and the local community. The highlight of ...

The team at Brightbulb Design joined forces with event sponsors Yokogawa Marex, Raven Print and Wight Productions to deliver thousands of mince pies across the Isle of Wight on Wednesday, for Mince Pie Marathon 2024. The event once again brought ...

A former Isle of Wight Police officer, who died on duty doing the job that he loved, has been honoured by King Charles. The family of Detective Constable Malcolm Wiltshire proudly attended Windsor Castle earlier this week to see him ...

Around 100 residents from Southern Housing’s supporting independence and care services got together at the Riverside Centre in Newport last Friday (6th December) to reflect on the year’s achievements and celebrate successes. The ‘SID’ (Supported Involvement Day) event takes place ...

Ryde Demolition's site on St John's Hill, from which the company has operated for around 40 years, could soon be flattened itself to make way for 9 new homes. Neil Harrison of Ryde Demolition Ltd - also known as Harrison ...

Local care home Blackwater Mill joined care homes across the Buckland Care group for the much-loved Big Buckland Carol Singalong earlier this week (Tuesday 10th December). This festive event brought residents, staff, families, and friends together via Zoom to celebrate ...