CAR AND BIKE CRASH CAUSES DELAYS ON MILITARY ROAD
14th June 2026
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Ryde Town Council is set to auction off the derelict former Vectis Hall building with no reserve price - despite spending at least £175,000 of taxpayers’ money on the project with little to show for it.
Read moreDetails3 more senior figures, including Red Funnel CEO Fran Collins, have joined what will undoubtedly be one of the Island’s most important public discussions of the year.
Read moreDetails“My priority as leader is to ensure this council functions properly and survives,” the new leader of the Isle of Wight Council has declared.
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council’s Reform Group says it is focused on rebuilding public confidence and improving professionalism at County Hall.
Read moreDetailsA much-loved figure across the Island and beyond, Alec Penstone has sadly died aged 101 following a short illness.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: A man has been detained on suspicion of assault, burglary and criminal damage.
Read moreDetailsRyde Town Council has softened its stance on the controversial West Acre Park development in Ryde.
Read moreDetailsApex Competition has launched one of its biggest cash giveaways yet, offering up £50,000 of tax-free cash AND £50,000 in instant wins.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Experienced independent councillor Jonathan Bacon has been elected as the leader of the Isle of Wight Council tonight (Wednesday).
Read moreDetailsRSPCA Isle of Wight and the Isle of Wight Council have seen a record number of dogs abandoned on the Island. The RSPCA have helped 6 abandoned dogs in the last 3 months alone, whilst the Isle of Wight Council’s...
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