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BREAKING: Red Funnel has cancelled a total of 18 hi-speed sailings to and from the Isle of Wight due to unplanned maintenance to Red Jet 6.
Read moreDetailsBREAKING: Forecasters are warning of possible flooding and disruption once again tomorrow (Wednesday)...
Read moreDetailsThe increase is expected to boost the council's coffers by an extra £241,000...
Read moreDetailsA diverted Route 2 bus collided with a tree near St Helens this morning (Monday), smashing 2 upstairs windows.
Read moreDetailsWeird and wonderful - but very much loved - scones are proving to be a popular hit at a new High Street café, which has opened up in the heart of Ryde. Sarakasi’s menu features a tempting variety of café...
Read moreDetailsPlanning permission is being sought to turn the former Toogood Plastics warehouse in Rookley into a 24-hour self storage facility. Worchester-based Driver Property has applied to the Isle of Wight Council to vary of condition 4 of a previous application...
Read moreDetailsIsland businesses will take to the water at Island Harbour this Saturday (30th August) for Wessex Cancer Support’s first ever Dragon Boat Race, with 10 teams competing from 13:00. The event, sponsored by Rouse, WH Brading and Biscoes Solicitors, will...
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council is setting its sights on supporting local communities through the Household Support Fund. Community organisations, voluntary groups, charities, educational institutions, and local councils across the Isle of Wight can apply throughout September for funding through...
Read moreDetailsOfqual statistics have revealed GCSE results on the Isle of Wight are some of the worst in the country. In 2024, 59.5% of the 10,830 students who sat their GCSEs received a 4 (C) or above. However, this year, the...
Read moreDetailsEast Cowes Carnival will return for the first time in decades tonight (Saturday) after a volunteer group secured Red Funnel's support of more than £2,500. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of a team of volunteers, Mike Flanagan, Flag...
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