GODSHILL’S LONG WAIT FOR ELECTRICITY ENDED 70 YEARS AGO
During September 1956, one of the Isle of Wight's best-known villages finally received mains electricity - nearly 60 years after...
Read moreDetailsBED BLOCKAGES HIT ST MARY’S AS 14% OF PATIENTS FACE 12-HOUR DELAYS
Over 1 in 10 people needing to get into St Mary’s Hospital on the Isle of Wight have been delayed...
Read moreDetailsSKY LOUNGE AND 5 BEDROOMS PLANNED FOR FORMER COWES BUSINESS PREMISES
The former business premises will become a 5-bedroom house with a sky lounge.
Read moreDetailsSCOOTERISTS TAKE PART IN SPECTACULAR 2026 BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND RIDE-OUT
Hundreds of scooterists packed Ryde Esplanade on Sunday as the traditional Bank Holiday ride-out brought another colourful spectacle to the...
Read moreDetailsNEW FOOD-LED CAFE OPENS IN RYDE WITH CRAFT BEERS AND TANKARD COCKTAILS
BrewsandHops has been granted a premises licence by the Isle of Wight Council for Pier View Brews at 2 Union...
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OVER 120 COMMENTS FLOOD IN OVER CONTROVERSIAL YARMOUTH COTTAGE EXTENSION PLANS
More than 120 public comments have been submitted over plans to extend a cottage in Yarmouth, with MP Richard Quigley...
Read moreDetailsHEROIN USER FOUND HIDING IN CUPBOARD AFTER ENTERING SHUT-DOWN NEWPORT FLAT
The court heard how Christie was found inside the flat hiding in a cupboard.
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BRIGHSTONE COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND MUSEUM SHUT OVER BUILDING MOVEMENT CONCERNS
Villagers are calling for the much-loved facility to reopen as soon as possible.
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OVER 100 OBJECTIONS LODGED AGAINST GUNVILLE DOUBLE YELLOW LINE PLANS
Over 100 objections have been filed against plans for new double yellow lines in Gunville.
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BATLEY-SMITH CROWNED CHAMPION AS SHANKLIN SANDOWN CLAIM DOUBLE REGATTA WIN
Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club ended the regular Hants & Dorset season with a pair of wins at the BTC regatta.
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