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A rogue swan caused delays to those using Ryde Pier last night (Wednesday). Commuters and those looking to travel during the half-term were just some of those held up by the bird as it wandered proudly along the walkway. The...

The main road through Havenstreet has been closed in both directions this afternoon (Thursday) to enable Southern Water to carry out emergency repairs. Water has been running down Main Road near the White Hart pub for several days, with the...

Residents of towns and villages on the south of the Isle of Wight have until tomorrow (28th October) to comment about road restrictions in their area. New traffic regulation orders (TROs) are proposed to be introduced in Chale, Niton, Ventnor,...

Farmers see diversification providing a larger part of their incomes, but are currently holding back on investment, research from NFU Mutual has revealed. The leading rural insurer’s annual diversification survey reveals that 37% of UK farmers plan to increase diversification...

The Vectis Party have announced Stephen Parkes as their candidate for the Brighstone, Calbourne and Shalfleet ward, previously held by Steve Hastings. Hastings vacated his seat earlier this month, with the former Conservative leader at the Isle of Wight Council...

Islanders are being thanked for supporting a recent #TacklingTextilesTogether campaign.  The Isle of Wight Council, in partnership with our waste service provider, launched the scheme on 30th August. Over the last month (September), a terrific 1.34 tonnes of textiles have...

This autumn term, Solent NHS Trust’s School Aged Immunisation (SAI) Service is offering flu vaccinations to all eligible primary school-aged children in Southampton, Portsmouth and on the Isle of Wight. Solent’s SAI Service is running the first phase of sessions...

A Sandown man who stole over £1,000 of alcohol has been given a suspended prison sentence - but not before already being convicted of 25 previous theft offences. Richard Sullivan, 47, of Fort Mews in Sandown pleaded guilty to 3...

A modern upgrade to Ryde Esplanade Train Station has been approved by the local authority, but it may not be so modern after all as councillors ask for a more Victorian feel to the building. Originally built in 1864 for...

The Isle of Wight Council has launched a new survey to support its future decision making in relation to the provision of early years childcare locally. To help understand current and future childcare services on the Island, the Council would...