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Following the further relaxation of lockdown measures, the Isle of Wight Council is welcoming overnight visitors to its harbours from today (Tuesday). People's safety is the council's top priority and a series of social distancing measures have been put in...
Read moreDetailsUncle Ben’s Brown Basmati ready to heat rice pouches are being recalled as they may contain pieces of glass. Mars Food UK has issued the recall as the possible presence of glass makes this product unsafe to eat. 250g pouches...
Read moreDetailsThis is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Monday 20th July – Friday 24th July 2020 • Kestutis Petrikas, 39, of Steyne Road in Bembridge, was ordered to...
Read moreDetailsPolice have successfully located a missing male following a search in Newport this afternoon (Monday). Officers descended on Riverway Industrial Estate sometime before 16:00 and launched a search of the area surrounding the start of the Newport to Cowes cycle...
Read moreDetailsNew research has revealed the Isle of Wight is in the top 10 overall favourite UK staycations and is ranked third for being the UK's most popular rural destination. Many Brits are opting for a staycation this summer, especially following...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council say that the Cowes Floating Bridge won't return to service as planned tomorrow (Tuesday). It was announced earlier this month that the troubled Floating Bridge No.6 would be out of action for a period of...
Read moreDetailsA project to support Island GP practices to identify and support patients who are at risk of harm or abuse and in need of safeguarding has been nominated for a national award. The Isle of Wight NHS Clinical Commissioning Group...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight's only fuel storage depot will close in less than 2 weeks' time, it has been confirmed - but what does this mean for motorists, homeowners and businesses? Isle of Wight Fuels Ltd. 'keeps the Island running'...
Read moreDetailsA number of Isle of Wight-themed car registrations are included in the DVLA's online auction this week. The 7-day timed auction got underway at 10:00 on Wednesday and features 2,250 lots, with reserves ranging from £70 through to £2,500. Numberplates...
Read moreDetailsThe Government has issued advice for pet owners after confirmation that the virus has spread to at least 1 animal in the UK. It has been announced that a cat from somewhere in England tested positive at a laboratory in...
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