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Newport & Carisbrooke Community Council has reported an increase in vandalism in the town’s public toilets, which is resulting in the closure of much-needed facilities. Recent incidents include toilets being deliberately blocked, fires, electrical fittings damaged, graffiti, toilet seats removed...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (29th July 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13122 £100.00 8092 £100.00 8768 £100.00 17183 £100.00 15263 £100.00 14460 £100.00 13409 £100.00 6338 £100.00 10742 £100.00 12489 £100.00 13436

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...

New figures from the Home Office show that Hampshire Constabulary deployed Armed Police more than 300 times in just 12 months - an increase of 57% from the year before. According to Government data, Armed Response Officers (AFOs) were deployed...

The Isle of Wight Council has splashed out almost £90,000 on ‘strategic’ spare parts for the troubled Floating Bridge. It follows the recommendation of a Government review — which branded Floating Bridge 6 as ‘potentially poorly designed’ — to always...

The Isle of Wight Council and Amey have issued a safety reminder after a household battery caused a bin lorry fire in Shanklin last week. It has been revealed that a damaged battery placed incorrectly in a recycling bin caused...

More than £1million is being spent on a boat pushing the Floating Bridge 6 across the Medina between 2019 and 2027, however, the Isle of Wight Council is looking at other solutions to keep the vessel going during the faster...

A new automotive bookshop, Flâneur, has opened on Avenue Road in Freshwater featuring a range of new and collectable motoring books, together with magazines, leaflets and memorabilia. The shop is a treasure trove of nostalgia; focussing on cars and motoring...

The Friends of Northwood Cemetery, in partnership with the Isle of Wight Council, are celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Northwood Cemetery — 1 of 2,208 UK winners. The award is the international quality mark for parks and...

Marks and Spencer's request to change delivery times at its Newport store have been thrown out by the Isle of Wight Council. The planning committee this week decided nearby residents of Medina Avenue would have their quality of life adversely...