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A technical issue with Red Funnel’s Red Jet 7 has led to a number of cancellations on the hi-speed passenger service this morning (Tuesday). The cross-Solent operator says that the issue means the 06:05, 07:15 and 08:25 crossings from Southampton ...

A former teacher from Ipswich, who most recently lived in East Cowes, has been jailed for 7 years for various sex offences. Richard Cook, 48, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday (25th October). Cook - most recently of ...

Some of the quickest rally drivers in the country feature on the seeded entry list for this year's Island Stages Rally, which takes place in less than a weeks' time on Sunday 3rd November. 50 competitors have been confirmed for ...

John 'Jack' Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone, was beaten in the General Election of 28th October 1924, losing to the Conservative candidate Sir Peter McDonald. What goes round comes round. A century on, his great-great nephew Bob Seely - standing for ...

Southern Vectis bus fares are set to rise to £3 from the New Year, following an announcement from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The new £3 cap will run until the end of 2025. This is an increase on the ...

GKN Aerospace, the largest private employer on the Island, has completed a 1.2MW solar farm at its East Cowes site, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainability. The solar farm covers 3.9 acres of previously unused land ...

Party goers raised more than £600 for Mountbatten Hospice, as they took to the dancefloor at the island’s original afternoon clubbing event.  Revellers at Sunday Skool at Strings Bar & Venue in Newport on 13th October raised £674.75 in support ...

Excelion's forecast for the European real estate market in 2024 indicates promising growth across several regions, with Motti Gruzman citing the steady demand for properties as a key factor. Vladislav Nemirovsky from MGR Capital adds that the firm's detailed outlook ...

The Isle of Wight Festival has been shortlisted for the Major Festival of the Year in the LIVE Awards 2024. The other nominees are Victorious Festival, Latitude Festival, Kendal Calling and Reading & Leeds. TRNSMT Festival were the winners of ...

Medina Bookshop welcomes back legendary troubadour Jason McNiff to the Isle of Wight on Sunday 3rd November. Jason's last performance on the Island was around 15 years ago to a packed house upstairs at the Bargeman's Rest in Newport. This ...