Local Community News

Plans for an asphalt plant on the banks of the River Medina have been formally withdrawn by the Eurovia Group following planning permission being granted for a new, low-emission plant at Blackwater Quarry, to replace the existing plant. Scott Wardrop,...

Around 300 people attended the Isle of Wight Council’s Totland landslide information event on Wednesday to discuss the future of the Totland sea wall that collapsed back in December 2012 following a landslide.  The meeting was organised by the council...

ITM Power, the energy storage and clean fuel company, has announced the achievement of obtaining planning permission for five hydrogen refuelling sites on the Isle of Wight. ITM Power has been granted planning permission for an 80kg/day hydrogen refuelling station...

The Hampshire charity, The Maritime Archaeology Trust, has launched a new appeal to help bring its unique mobile museum and laboratory to schools and youth groups.   Over a number of years the charity’s Discovery Bus has been funded to...

Island Line train services has been suspended once again today (Friday) due to a landslip at Sandown. The gardens of three properties near to Foxes Bridge have fallen even further since Sunday and have caused safety concerns, resulting in the...

Residents and businesses in Yarmouth have expressed concerns about the seven-week closure of Bouldnor Road for geotechnical works by Island Roads, fearing it will result in further loss of business in the coastal town. Several businesses are only just hanging...

Simon Hayes, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire, has awarded a total of £35,940 to 11 projects across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to support his continuing commitment to reduce crime and prevent reoffending, including £4000 to a Newport...

Ensuring patients get the best quality care possible at Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the aim of a new, ground-breaking ‘Quality Champions’ initiative which was launched on Friday when 75 of the Champions attended their induction day. Over 100...

The Island’s Emergency Department and Out of Hours Services are urging Islanders to make sure they have a sufficient supply of their regular medication and seek advice from their Pharmacist or GP or the NHS 111 before visiting the Beacon...

Winning numbers for 5th February 2014 02 — 06 — 17 — 27 Incredibly, it is a rollover once again so next weeks Jackpot continues to rise and is a whopping £4000! Lifeboat Lotto has been set up by a...