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44-year-old Norton Downer has pleaded not guilty to a string of offences, including arson, following 2 separate incidents in Newport. Downer, of Madeira Lane in Freshwater, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court last Thursday accused of 4 offences...

Households across the Isle of Wight are being reminded that there will be no changes to waste and recycling collections over the Bank Holiday weekend. The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that rubbish will continue to be collected from...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (26th August 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 14667 £100.00 11475 £100.00 9605 £100.00 38 £100.00 11850 £100.00 2485 £100.00 15840 £100.00 10562 £100.00 8044 £100.00 11496 £100.00 14362

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...

Monday 15th August – Friday 19th August 2022 • Adam Thompson, 42, of Hookes Way, Newport, pleaded guilty to sexual assault on a female aged 16 or over. He was sentenced to a 3-year community order with 50 rehabilitation days and...

8 of the top 10 most expensive streets on the Isle of Wight are in Bembridge and the surrounding areas, new data has revealed. Varbes, a company that collates data on house prices up and down the UK, has released...

A number of changes are being made to the traffic and pedestrian arrangements on Ryde Esplanade ahead of the busy Bank Holiday weekend, which will see thousands descend on the seafront for the annual Scooter Rally. Traffic arrangements in the...

Swimmers are once again being advised not to swim in the sea following sewage discharges at a number of Isle of Wight beaches following recent heavy rain. DEFRA and the Environment Agency have today (Thursday) said that bathing is not...

The future of a national chain of jewellers located on Newport High Street looks bleak as Tesco plans to take over the store - but no one knows if the jewellers will relocate elsewhere. In plans submitted to the Isle...

With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to squeeze household income, Sovereign is continuing its partnership with Southern to help more residents on the Isle of Wight find meaningful training and work opportunities.   Managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community...