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Police have been investigating a collision in Ryde in which an E-bike with two people on board collided with a…

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The RSPCA Isle of Wight is set to open the doors of its new charity shop at 38 High Street,…

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The Island witnessed the sad demise of a Grade II listed building during the turbulent weather this weekend, with the…

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I have an incredible body. It’s not the best looking, or the slimmest. Ideally, it could be a little longer,…

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Two Ventnor children have been recognised for their help throughout the school holidays at the Thursday Kitchen, based at St…

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A Cowes family has raised more than £63,000 towards a £100,000 target to help their 16-year-old son, who has been…

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