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Toothless in England, the pressure group set up in 2021 calling for ‘a NHS dentist for everyone’, has launched a campaign group on the Isle of Wight. 'Toothless on the Isle of Wight' aims to highlight the plight of islanders...

Trees at Parkhurst, Bouldnor, Firestone Copse and Havenstreet that are infected with Ash Dieback disease are to be felled by Forestry England from Monday (23rd January). The disease is caused by a fungus. The disease blocks the tree’s water transport...

Over the last 150 years, England’s red squirrel populations have significantly declined, but now, a new action plan is being launched today (Saturday). On Red Squirrel Appreciation Day (21st January 2023), the UK Squirrel Accord (UKSA) launches a new action...

A fresh new experience is heading to Fever nightclub in Newport with the introduction of all-new Friday nights. Adding to the already hugely successful Saturday events run at the club, the Coppins Bridge venue is introducing a new Friday night...

An 8-mile diversion will be in place for those heading between Ryde and Sandown as Brading High Street is to be closed overnight for around 2 weeks as a result of utility works. The road, which is used heavily by...

Hopes of improving transport links, including a greenway to the West Wight, have been dashed as it has been revealed the Isle of Wight has failed in its latest levelling up bid. The government allocated £2.1billion for transformational projects aimed...

Subsidence issues could force a popular Island pub to close for up to a month whilst repairs are undertaken - but it remains open for now. The Woodmans Arms, located on Station Road in the village, has had to call...

A 2nd teenager has been sentenced in connection with a series of incidents in Ryde. The Ryde Neighbourhoods Policing Team investigated a number of incidents that occurred between September and December 2022, and charged 3 individuals as a result. A...

Parents have expressed their upset and anger at plans to remove the primary education provision at Island Learning Centre in Newport for students aged 5 to 10. A consultation has been launched by the Isle of Wight Council with a...

Less than 5 years after opening its doors, Ryde-based Island VetCare has been accredited as a hospital by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) under its Practice Standards Scheme. The prestigious accreditation indicates that the practice offers the highest...