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The Department for Transport has agreed to look at the pricing, timetables and reliability of Isle of Wight ferries following an important roundtable meeting in Cowes yesterday (Wednesday). Maritime Minister Mike Kane MP joined local MPs Joe Robertson and Richard ...

Pioneering cancer studies, including one tackling aggressive bladder cancer and another enabling earlier diagnosis of lung cancer, will be among the first to benefit from research access to Wessex NHS patient data thanks to the new Wessex Secure Data Environment ...

New research from BoyleSports has revealed the most 'overdue' National Lottery numbers, including number 21, which hasn't been seen for almost half a year, as well as the least frequently drawn digits over the last decade. For those who pay ...

The Isle of Wight is known for its peaceful beaches and green hills, but many people here also like online games. Online casinos have become a simple way to relax at home, especially when the weather is bad or you ...

The much-loved Appley Manor in Ryde is marking a major milestone this month, celebrating 30 years in business at the heart of the Isle of Wight community. Since opening its doors in 1995, the family-run venue has built a strong ...

A young woman from the Isle of Wight has achieved a significant milestone in the world of pageantry by being crowned International Junior Miss United Kingdom, following 4 years of hard work, determination and dedication. Emily Radford, who has previously ...

An appeal has been filed over refused plans for a boathouse on the edge of Seaview after planners said it would harm ‘ancient woodland’. The council turned down William and Christopher Garnett’s planning application to build a wooden boathouse at ...

The Isle of Wight's Nick Percy has smashed his own Scottish discus record at the Throw Town meet in Oklahoma, United States. Nick - who was born in Glasgow but lives on the Island - threw 67.86m, a personal best ...

Isle of Wight band Caught Short have released their debut single Preachers, which is available to stream now. The 6-piece group recorded the track at Platform One in Newport and released it on Easter Sunday. Revolving around the idea of ...

Christians from across The Bay gathered early on Easter Sunday (20th April) to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, beginning with a sunrise service on the beach at the bottom of Hope Road, Shanklin. Around 60 people from various congregations took ...