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Contentious plans to increase and extend parking charges across the Isle of Wight have been scrapped in a County Hall budget passed last night (Wednesday).

"It will take several years just to cover the initial investment and subsequent running costs, by which time there will be no high street businesses left..."

A house fire in Ryde, which claimed the life of a 69-year-old man, has been ruled accidental, with the Coroner concluding the blaze was most likely caused by a discarded cigarette.

A 52-year-old former comic shop worker, who stole figurines and graphic novels from his employer after he wasn't paid for overtime, has been handed a suspended prison sentence.

An Isle of Wight beach has been named as one of the most unique in the world by Tripadvisor.com, placing it alongside destinations in Brazil, Chile and Hawaii.

Southern Vectis engineering technician Sam Wenman is celebrating this week after being named employee of the year by the Isle of Wight bus operator.

Plans to convert a long-shuttered Shanklin hotel into 6 flats have drawn objections, with fears the homes would be unaffordable and harm seafront trade.

A multi-use hub providing meals, community events and job training could be installed within the grounds of a Sandown school, under new planning proposals submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.

Local residents, businesses and community groups are invited to attend the first in a series of drop-in sessions hosted by the Ryde Neighbourhood Board to learn more about the town’s ambitious new 10-Year Vision. 

McDonald's, Costa, Aldi and Superdrug are all set for St George's - with rumours B&M will open a new out-of-town store too!