DRIVER FLEES AFTER CAR HITS SIGN AND SPINS IN VENTNOR
11th July 2026
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Notices were issued for a host of on-street and off-street parking offences...
Read moreDetailsAn Isle of Wight tradeswoman has shared her thoughts on the barriers facing women entering the trades, after appearing as a guest on Fix Radio’s new podcast, Trades Women Together.
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight residents are invited to take a step towards better health this January by attending a free Health and Wellbeing Clinic at a community venue near them.
Read moreDetailsGround was broken at St Mary's Hospital earlier today (Wednesday) as work to extend the Community Diagnostic Centre began.
Read moreDetailsBrighstone’s much-loved Christmas Tree Festival has raised over £6,000, with more than 150 tree spaces booked in record time. Now in its third year under organisers Di Woodhouse and Emily Waters, the popular event drew visitors from both the Isle...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council's Adult Community Learning team has unveiled its new spring programme, featuring a diverse range of workshops and courses.
Read moreDetailsA powerful short film by Mountbatten Isle of Wight has been entered into the ‘Oscars of charity film’ - and needs the community's votes to win.
Read moreDetailsThe popular village pub has been run by Mark and Veronica Goldstone since July 2024...
Read moreDetailsThe Government has launched its first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade, aiming to cut the number of deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65% by 2035.
Read moreDetailsIsle of Wight property specialist Charlie Panayi is set to host a public event in Newport next week, offering insight into the sweeping changes due to arrive under the Renters Reform Bill in 2026.
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