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The Isle of Wight’s ruling administration has confirmed Island bus fares will go up to £3 and that there will be no extra subsidies, including for the Island's youth. The Isle of Wight Youth Council asked at Wednesday's Full Council ...

A former chocolate shop in Godshill - which has sat empty for several years - could once again be used for retail purposes. Lesley Hall’s listed building consent and planning permission applications seek to retain the Grade II listed Isle ...

A special post box has been installed within the grounds of the Isle of Wight Crematorium to allow people to write heartfelt letters to loved ones who have passed away. The white 'Letters to Heaven' post box enables grieving Islanders ...

Over the last 2 weekends the Isle of Wight Girls League held its biggest football tournament event yet, which Newport Girls FC hosted at their new ground at Niton Football Club. Teams from Newport, Brading, Cowes, Ventnor, Ryde Saints, Sandown ...

Police are investigating an attempted knifepoint robbery that took place near a children's playpark in Ryde earlier this week. It was on Monday nightn (18th November) that a local man was sitting in a shelter at Simeon Street Recreation Ground ...

Pearl Dobson was awarded 5th place in the 40+ category at the NPC Worldwide Masters Competition in Milan. Following her win in France at the European Qualifier, the Yarmouth bodybuilder decided to go further against the best from around the ...

An appeal for the Isle of Wight Council to support small businesses and seek help from Westminster passed without opposition at County Hall earlier this week (Wednesday). Councillor Matthew Price’s motion, which stated it is now ‘crucial’ the council asks ...

Storage space above a former charity shop in Shanklin is to be converted into 2 new flats. Mr M. Pennells of Pennells Developments Ltd gained prior approval to convert the first and second floors of 17 High Street in Shanklin ...

The Isle of Wight Hockey Club's men's teams were in fine goal scoring last weekend. The Mens 2XI began another Saturday filled with hockey with an early push back away to Southampton Uni 5XI. The Island took the lead in ...

Police are investigating after 2 people were bitten by a dog in East Cowes over the past week, with the offending animal's owner now identified. 3 separate incidents are reported to have occurred on 12th, 15th and 19th November. The ...