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Island Roads will once again be deploying gritters across the Island’s road network this afternoon (Wednesday) and again 12 hours later during the early hours of Thursday morning. The fleet will be hitting the roads at 16:00 this afternoon and...

Over £10,000 has been raised in just 24 hours for Ryde Ice Hockey player Aidan Doughty, who sadly broke his back playing for Basingstoke Bison on Saturday (14th January). 27-year-old Aidan was injured in a match against Telford Tigers in...

Cabinet Member for Planning & Enforcement, Councillor Paul Fuller, will request that when Full Council meets on 18th January, more time is considered to allow the Cabinet to consider the implications of a new national planning consultation on both the...

A Sandown man who previously pleaded not guilty to drink driving, stating the 'hip flask' defence, has changed his plea and seen his licence taken away from him for 22 months. Roy Baker, 68, of Perowne Way, pleaded guilty to...

Over 100 Freshwater residents gathered at the West Wight Community and Sports Centre on Monday evening to discuss the severe anti-social behaviour of a group of youths in the normally quiet village. 2 teenage boys aged 13 and 14 were...

An unannounced inspection of HMP Isle of Wight has highlighted a number of issues behind the bars, including a lack of staff, an increased level of self-harm and significant gaps in release planning for prisoners who pose a high risk...

A new-to-the-Island Response Support Vehicle (RSV) is now on the run with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, bringing additional and enhanced capabilities for local fire crews. The 2014 plate Volvo appliance has been transferred to Newport...

Vectis Ventures' Parks Director, Dominic Wray, has been voted onto the The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) Management Committee. Vectis Ventures is the parent company of Blackgang Chine and Robin Hill.  The company believe the appointment...

Sweet Charlie’s in Newport has announced its sudden closure, just days after launching an appeal to raise £35,000 amid financial difficulties. It has been confirmed on social media that the popular dessert shop will be closed from today (Tuesday) onwards,...

Teachers on the Isle of Wight are set to strike for 4 days throughout February and March in a row over pay. Members of the National Education Union will walk out in a bid to force through a fully-funded, above-inflation...