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The Isle of Wight Council plundered over £5million in revenue from parking in the 2021/22 tax year, making a profit of well over £3million from hard-pressed Isle of Wight motorists and visiting tourists. Income from parking services amounted to £5,195,000...

A rural Isle of Wight primary school — which has survived the threat of closure — has improved its Ofsted rating to 'Good' for the first time in almost 10 years. Chillerton and Rookley Primary School, part of the Stenbury...

Once again glorious sunsets and amazing creatures, as well as the Island's beautiful flowers, are included in this week’s Readers’ Gallery. Beach Paradise Brighstone Bay ~ Photo credit Simon Wheeler Sunset over niton Niton ~ Photo credit Owen Asiatic Lily's...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has launched its ambitious response to the challenge of climate change with a new 3-year sustainable development plan. The Green Plan, which can be found at https://www.iow.nhs.uk/Downloads/Sustainability/Green-Plan.pdf, sets out a clear framework for what...

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, has said that she is pleased to see hard-working Police officers recognised with a pay rise. The Home Office revealed earlier this week that from September,...

Legal talks over the troublesome Floating Bridge are potentially drawing to a close, the Isle of Wight Council has said. Speaking at the full council meeting on Wednesday, Councillor Phil Jordan, cabinet member for infrastructure and transport, said the local...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely says he wants to see through-tickets introduced at Isle of Wight ferry terminals to make onward travel easier for commuters. Mr Seely said following calls from several Islanders who wanted to see a combined...

Up to £200,000 will be spent on improving public footpaths and bridleways on the Isle of Wight, it has been announced. The Isle of Wight Council says the investment marks a major step forward in maintaining, upgrading and sustaining the...

The winning number in this week’s super £5,000 Isle of Wight Lottery draw (22nd July 2022) is… Amount (£) Number £5,000.00 1003

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...