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Various properties across the Isle of Wight are being auctioned with Clive Emson in the run up to Christmas. Bidding for the auction, the last of 8 this year by the firm, is live on 9th December and concludes on ...

Until recently, an innovative shift has hit the UK's online gambling space, a new, industry-driven rule comes into effect that will eventually put limits on how much money younger adults can stake on online slot games. The new limits will ...

Whether you’re clearing out a garage, tackling a home renovation, or managing a construction site, having the right skip is essential to keep your project running smoothly. Choosing a skip that's too small can lead to extra costs and hiring ...

When a family member is sectioned under the Mental Health Act, it can be an overwhelming and distressing experience for everyone involved. The term "sectioned" refers to the legal process of detaining an individual in a psychiatric hospital for assessment ...

The Bandstand in Sandown is blending its vibrant restaurant offering with a touch of theatre magic, thanks to the vision of West End star Earl Carpenter and the team behind Off the Rails in Yarmouth. With the addition of a ...

Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has been appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary for the Shadow Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) team by new Conservative Leader, Kemi Badenoch. This new role will see Joe working closely with the Shadow DCMS ...

A year after Wightlink introduced the £70 maximum return ferry fare for Isle of Wight residents travelling to the mainland for NHS appointments, there has been an increase of more than 50% in the number of crossings made by Islanders ...

Over 40 WI ladies from Upton Girls, Appley and Bembridge Windmill WIs recently gathered in Brading for a jolly evening of line dancing. The 3 WI cohorts make up the Spithead Group, who take it in turns to organise events ...

Storeroom 2010’s Cowes Men’s Shed now has a potentially lifesaving addition: a new community defibrillator, made available for public use in case of emergencies. Installed this week, the defibrillator is located just outside the Shed’s main entrance, making it accessible ...

Police are investigating a fracas at a pub in Ryde which left a man in his 20s with serious injuries. Officers were deployed to The Crown public house on High Street at 22:40 last night (Saturday) following reports that a ...