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Firefighters were called into action yesterday afternoon (Monday) after a fire broke out at HMP Isle of Wight. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service were called to reports of a fire at HMP Isle of Wight at ...

A Newport man who claimed he was 'okay to drive' a few days after consuming cocaine is to be sentenced for drug driving in May. Richard Harrison, 46, of Halberry Lane in Newport, admitted drug driving when he appeared at ...

A number of Isle of Wight cycling infrastructure projects are facing severe delays due to an ongoing dispute between the Isle of Wight Council and highways contractor Ringway Island Roads, CycleWight has claimed. The advocacy group says it has been ...

Visitors to St Mary’s Hospital will benefit from free parking while new ticket machines are installed across the site during the week commencing 28th April. The temporary measure will apply to all patients and visitors as the Isle of Wight ...

Set against the serene green pastures of the Emerald Isle, the Lucky Leprechaun Slot captures the folklore and charm of Irish culture. Developed by Microgaming, a renowned name in the online gaming sphere, this title delivers a fun, high-detail slots ...

The world of beauty is changing – and fragrance is no exception. As conscious consumption gains momentum, more and more consumers are looking beyond alluring bottles and captivating scents. They want to know what’s inside, how it’s made, and who’s ...

New amendments to UK gambling law will take effect this coming December, reforming online casino bonus structures and their terms. The UK Gambling Commission has been strong in pushing back against misleading advertisements and convoluted terms for playthrough requirements, imposing ...

A vehicle that failed to stop for Police a few days ago was found on a dirt track on the outskirts of Wootton earlier today (Monday). After a few days searching for the Saab 9-3, officers located the vehicle off ...

24-year-old Lily Nash, who verbally assaulted a woman just moments after she intercepted in her attempts to steal more than £650 from Sainsbury's,  will learn her fate next month. Nash, of Atkinson Drive in Newport, admitted 2x theft from a ...

2 Isle of Wight companies - British Hovercraft Corporation and Britten Norman - helped put the Island on the map when they were honoured with Queen's Awards for Industry on 21st April 1975 - 50 years ago today. East Cowes-based ...