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Community Dance Isle of Wight is to host a dance event at Quay Arts on Saturday 9th November, from 15:30. 'Generate Dance' will be an uplifting and inspiring afternoon of dance performances showcasing mature dance companies, Samphire from the Isle ...

The Isle of Wight Ambulance Service provided 670 people with lifesaving skills this year on World Restart a Heart Day (RSHD). Staff and pupils from over 20 schools across the Island were welcomed into 7 different fire stations for the ...

A Newport man caught drug driving has been banned from the roads for 18 months. Russell Voysey, 51, of Prospect Road, admitted drug driving (cannabis) when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court earlier this week (22nd October). ...

The Society of Past Lady Hampshire Captains recently held their annual Autumn Competition at the stunning Hockley Golf Club. There were over 70 pairs taking part in the competition. The winners of their handicap division - and the winners of ...

Time is running out for Islanders to have their say on the Isle of Wight Council's plans to renew dog controls. So far more than 600 residents have shared their views on whether certain rules around dogs in public spaces ...

A public inquiry into a controversial, appealed planning application for a mixed use development at Fort Victoria near in Yarmouth is taking place this week. Hosted at County Hall, the inquiry - which began yesterday - is looking into Miles ...

Red Funnel has been forced to cancel at least 2 early morning commuter crossings today (Wednesday) due to a technical issue. It's said that the 06:05 hi-speed sailing from Southampton and the 06:40 from West Cowes have both been pulled. ...

holidaycottages.co.uk, which acts as the agent for over 200 holiday lets on the Isle of Wight, has opened a brand-new office on the Island. Acting as a hybrid unit, the newly constructed office located at Branstone will provide a flexible ...

The driver of a small hatchback has fled the scene of a crash in Ryde tonight (Tuesday) in which 2 vehicles have been significantly damaged, 1 of which has ended up on its roof. Police, fire and ambulance crews are ...

A drink driver from Niton nearly smashed her brand new Kia into another car upon entering a supermarket car park has been banned from driving for 17 months. Beverly Mitchell, 61, of Niton Road in Rookley, admitted drink driving when ...