“WHY SHOULD THE ISLAND ACCEPT THIS?” – QUESTIONS OVER WASTEWATER RECYCLING PLANS
"If this scheme is approved, the Island will live with the consequences, and the costs, for decades."
Read moreDetailsNEWPORT MCDONALD’S DRIVE-THRU TAKES SHAPE AHEAD OF SEPTEMBER OPENING
The golden arches are getting closer to welcoming customers at Newport's new retail park, with the new McDonald's drive-thru looking...
Read moreDetailsSTRINGS HAILS ROBIN HILL TAKEOVER A SUCCESS AFTER 3 NIGHTS OF BIG-NAME MUSIC
Some of the biggest names to be brought to the Isle of Wight by Strings took centre stage at Robin...
Read moreDetailsNEWPORT LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT FOR SPECTACULAR ILLUMINATED CARNIVAL
Newport was transformed by a colourful display of lights, costumes and performers last night (Thursday) as the town's Illuminated Carnival...
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BARNARDO’S NAMED PREFERRED BIDDER FOR £1.64MILLION-A-YEAR ISLE OF WIGHT CONTRACT
The Early Intervention and Prevention Service (EIPS) contract will see a new provider take over from the charity Barnardo’s.
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MORE THAN 2,000 BACK PETITION DEMANDING CONSULTATION OVER ISLE OF WIGHT ASYLUM ACCOMMODATION
The petition calls for the Isle of Wight Council, Home Office and other relevant authorities to ensure that no asylum...
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 21ST AUGUST 2026
The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (21st August 2026) are…
Read moreDetailsDRUG DRIVER CAUGHT AFTER SANDHAM HOUSE RESIDENT TIPPED OFF POLICE
A fellow resident of Sandham House alerted Police that she was about to get behind the wheel...
Read moreDetails50 YEARS AGO BRIGHSTONE NARROWLY ESCAPED DISASTER AS 30-ACRE BLAZE RAGED
A huge fire swept across drought-parched farmland and came within a quarter of a mile of Brighstone on 21st August...
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ISLANDER BEN COMPLETES IRONMAN CHALLENGE AFTER MAKING UP HIS OWN 2.4-MILE SWIM
Ben completed the 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile ride followed by a 26.2-mile marathon and came 11th in the under 25's...
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