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A paddock with residential development potential on the Island is being auctioned with a guide price of £150,000+, alongside a number of other local lots, in the next Clive Emson auction.  The site, comprising of more than 4 acres and...

Tesco is looking to open another new store on the Isle of Wight - this time in the heart of Newport Town Centre. Planning permission is being sought to transform the former Laura Ashley store, located on the corner of...

In the 4th part of Secret Isle of Wight, we examine the tragic life of Princess Elizabeth, who was incarcerated in Carisbrooke Castle and is buried at Newport Minster. Elizabeth was the 2nd daughter of King Charles I and Henrietta...

A farm on the outskirts of Godshill, described as a 'rare South Wight gem' has gone on the market with a guide price of a whopping £1.8million. Gatcliff Farm boasts 20 acres of gardens, grounds and woodland with a historic...

Thorness Bay Holiday Park on the Isle of Wight is supporting researchers from Project Seagrass and Swansea University as they conduct vital research into the seagrass beds growing around the Island's UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Project Seagrass is a global-facing...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely says he is disappointed not to see more local produce on some Isle of Wight supermarket shelves and is encouraging larger chains to do more to support local farmers and food producers.  Last Summer,...

The Isle of Wight Council is continuing to make energy rebate payments to eligible Island residents as swiftly as possible. The government is providing a £150 rebate to council taxpayers in bands A-D (and E if in receipt of disabled...

The owners of a derelict Sandown Hotel now run the risk of criminal charges as they have failed to meet a legally-enforceable deadline to tidy up the Esplanade eyesore. Phoenix Commerical Property Developments (PCPD) had to make the Ocean Hotel...

A 3-week closure of the main road through Newchurch will come into force this morning (Monday) bringing about disruption for motorists near the height of the Summer season. Island Roads, on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council, are closing...

Role-playing could help conquer challenging and questionable behaviour of Isle of Wight Council planning committee members. The Local Government Association (LGA) has reviewed the Island’s planning set-up and recommended drama sessions as a way to overcome recent issues regarding the...