An Isle of Wight family business has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to the region’s maritime industry.

The union said although the hotel was derelict, it was treated as a ‘persons reported’ fire because it had been occupied by a homeless person.

A major new campaign is launching across the Isle of Wight today to tackle men’s mental health and help save lives.

Before the internet, we had the playground. That’s where stories spread faster than head lice, whispered behind the bike sheds or during wet playtime. Every school had that one ghost story that everyone swore was true — and no adult could ever convince us otherwise. Here are five ghostly legends that haunted every playground in Britain. 5. The Girl in the Mirror The story: You’d stand in front of a mirror — usually in the girls’ toilets — turn off the lights, chant a name (of

Halloween is all about monsters, but let’s be honest — some of them were weirdly attractive. Whether it was the hair, the attitude, or just a hint of eyeliner and danger, plenty of on-screen creatures made us feel things we didn’t quite understand at the time. So light a pumpkin-spice candle, dim the VHS-glow lighting, and let’s confess our questionable crushes. 5. David Bowie – Jareth the Goblin King (Labyrinth, 1986) The allure: A glam-rock villain with spectacular hair, a

Hundreds of people working for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were not properly vetted at the time of a recent inspection.

Simon O’Dea, a Federation Representative based on the Isle of Wight, shared the award with Stuart Freeston, the Federation’s Deputy Misconduct Lead.

Young dancers from Creationz Dance Academy are preparing for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in London’s iconic West End this Christmas.