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Isle of Wight health bosses say that 'it feels like winter 365 days a year' as pressures on services continue into the Spring. The Isle of Wight Council’s director of adult social care, Laura Gaudion, said there had been a...

The Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint is ready for the starting lights to turn green with action set to return to Culver Parade in just over 2 weeks' time. Entries are up on last year, with more than 90 cars...

The latest master plan for the redevelopment of an Isle of Wight ferry terminal could be unveiled later this year — while East Cowes Town Council (ECTC) has criticised a delay to a proposal being made public. In the last...

8 houses are still planned for land owned by Isle of Wight engineering firm, Clarks Masts Systems Limited. They were previously given the green light by the Isle of Wight Council in 2017, but work has not yet started and...

The now-closed Sweet Charlie's dessert shop in Newport has called in the liquidators, it can be revealed. The previously much-loved eatery opened back in May 2021 and proved hugely popular, offering delicious tasty treats and snacks. However, at the start...

Southern Vectis is marking International Women’s Day today (Wednesday) by celebrating the work and careers of some of its rising stars.  The Isle of Wight bus operator is proud of its diverse workforce, and actively encourages women to build successful...

A community survey has been launched to gather views from Yarmouth residents about the future of the former Yarmouth Primary School site, which now lies vacant. The premises and associated land are set to be marketed by the Isle of...

The new Chief Constable of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, Scott Chilton, has admitted that confidence in policing has 'taken a knock' but has vowed to show members of the public that the force, under his stewardship, means business....

Smokers on the Isle of Wight are being urged to give quitting a go this No Smoking Day, which is being marked today (Wednesday). The majority of smokers want to give up the habit and the annual awareness day encourages...

Eastern Eye, an Indian takeaway and restaurant in Sandown, has received a 1-star food hygiene rating after Environmental Health Inspectors branded it 'very dirty' and found that the general standard of hygiene was 'poor'. The establishment, located on the High...