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An Isle of Wight town council has agreed to freeze its council tax precept for the 2nd year running. On Tuesday evening, Yarmouth Town Council decided its 2023 precept level would remain the same as 2022’s, despite rising costs. In...

Potentially controversial traffic orders that are set to be introduced in Ryde and Binstead in the near future, will be discussed next week. Nearly 30 Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO) are proposed by the Isle of Wight Council across the 2...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (6th January 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 3737 £100.00 6798 £100.00 10124 £100.00 7779 £100.00 13961 £100.00 17517 £100.00 14783 £100.00 13269 £100.00 1963 £100.00 16527 £100.00 14524

Isle of Wight home, DIY and garden retailer W. Hurst & Son has taken the top spot in a nationwide search to find the UK’s favourite local business. A commitment to traditional values has seen a historic Isle of Wight...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...

Statistics revealed by the Isle of Wight Maternity Department have revealed that a total of 961 babies were born on the Island in 2022 - including 14 sets of twins. Of those 961 it was a nearly half-and-half boy vs...

Isle of Wight locals on board the Varvassi The Greek cargo ship S.S. Varvassi ‒ conveying 438 barrels of wine and 200 tons of tangerines from Algiers to Southampton ‒ hit The Needles on 5th January 1947. As well as...

Queen Victoria’s Royal post box with a festive card inside - which she used at Osborne House in East Cowes - has been found and is now being auctioned. The 140-year-old table letter box shows how much she valued sending...

Barrow Boys, a popular greengrocer located on Ryde High Street, has announced its closure after more than 10 years in business. The family-run, independent greengrocer has been well known for selling all sorts of quality fruit and veg, alongside extras...

Churchers Solicitors has appointed Hannah Lisseter as Associate Solicitor for the firm’s Wills and Probate team. Hannah, who has joined the team at Churchers’ office in Ryde, qualified as a solicitor in 2006. She joined Churchers in October last year...