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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...

Isaac Farnbank has announced his intention to contest the Conservative Nomination for the soon-to-be-created parliamentary constituency of Isle of Wight East. Born and educated on the Island, Isaac is approaching the final stage of his university studies at King’s College...

It was 10 years ago today - 17th January 2013 - that snow started to fall across the Isle of Wight, which soon became the Isle of White as heavy snowfall created a blanket across towns and villages. Families took...