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The team at the TSB branch in Newport have raised, along with the help of their customers, a total of £420.57 for their local charity partner, Jigsaw Family Support since the partnership began in January 2018. During the partnership, TSB...
Read moreDetailsNearly 3 in 5 (59%) adults in the South East - more than 4.2 million people - say they haven’t got around to making a will. If this pattern is repeated on the Isle of Wight, it would mean that...
Read moreDetailsFirefighters are reminding Islanders to get their chimneys swept following a fire at a property in Ryde yesterday evening (Thursday). 1 appliance was mobilised to an address on Great Preston Road at just before 18:30, with crews spending several hours...
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight MP Bob Seely has welcomed the announcement made by Environment Minister, Rebecca Pow, that there are to be new protections for the breeding and foraging grounds of rare and vulnerable seabirds in the Solent - the fifth...
Read moreDetailsIsland Roads has worked with Age UK Isle of Wight to produce a short film showing how to use the new ‘Puffin’ pedestrian crossings. Puffin crossings utilise the latest technology to ensure pedestrians are as safe as possible crossing the...
Read moreDetailsThe winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (17th January 2020) are: Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 12352 £100.00 10565 £100.00 13406 £100.00 6240 £100.00 15064 £100.00 9606 £100.00 2680 £100.00 12457 £100.00 7198 £100.00 12480 £100.00 15027
Read moreDetailsThe weekly planning list is back after a Christmas/New Year break! The 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...
Read moreDetailsThe BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards shortlist was announced this morning (Thursday) and the Isle of Wight has been nominated for one of the top accolades. The Isle of Wight is being recognised for its offering to the many thousands of...
Read moreDetailsHovertravel have suspended their cross-Solent service this afternoon (Thursday) due to the adverse weather conditions. Rough seas on the crossing between Ryde to Southsea has resulted in the decision being taken to halt operations. An update is expected at 17:15....
Read moreDetailsIsland Line trains are terminating at Ryde Esplanade until further notice due to high sea levels and overall poor weather conditions. Trains are unable to serve Ryde Pier Head due to waves overlapping the pier structure. The disruption to Island...
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