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Coastguards on the Isle of Wight are reminding Islanders and tourists alike to dial 999 and ask for the Coastguard following an incident in Ventnor yesterday (Thursday), in which only 1 person alerted the emergency services. Ventnor Coastguard Rescue Team...
Read moreDetailsThe winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (31st July 2020) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11241 £100.00 14637 £100.00 1759 £100.00 7434 £100.00 13686 £100.00 15977 £100.00 7192 £100.00 13789 £100.00 8603 £100.00 4165 £100.00 15731
Read moreDetailsThe following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. New Applications Application...
Read moreDetailsSuperintendent Sarah Jackson, District Commander for the Isle of Wight, has updated local residents on Policing during these uncertain times. This is Supt Jackson's third letter to residents since Government restrictions were put in place as a result of the...
Read moreDetailsIn a letter to Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has asked for support for the UK coach travel and tourism industry. Mr Seely highlighted the contribution that the coach travel industry makes to the UK's...
Read moreDetailsA consultation has been launched seeking your views on proposed changes to the Highway Code in respect of cyclists, walkers and horse riders. The Isle of Wight Local Access Forum is encouraging its members and other interested persons to provide...
Read moreDetailsHigh Sheriff of the Isle of Wight, Caroline Peel, paid a visit to Aspire Ryde last week to meet the staff and volunteers at the community facility. Mrs Peel congratulated volunteers who have been busy distributing food parcels and preparing meals...
Read moreDetailsThere are travel delays in Havenstreet this afternoon (Thursday) following a road traffic collision involving a Suzuki Alto. The small, red hatchback has collided with a bank on a narrow stretch of Combley Road, which runs from Briddlesford Road towards...
Read moreDetailsThe Tea House in Ventnor has teamed up with Call It What You Want to bring the deep south home. Call It What You Want have been operating their takeaway service throughout lockdown from their hub on Cowes High Street....
Read moreDetailsThe troubled Cowes Floating Bridge will remain out of action until at least Tuesday 4th August, the Isle of Wight Council has confirmed. Floating Bridge No.6 is once again in the spotlight due to the prolonged suspension of service between...
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