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Enforcement action could be taken on an East Cowes eyesore which has been empty for almost 10 years. The former East Cowes Health Centre, on York Avenue, has been closed since 2012 after the new medical centre, closer to the...

Amey says its waste and recycling centres will stay open and household general waste, food waste and garden waste will be prioritised amid fears of a strike from its refuse collectors.  The waste contractor on the Isle of Wight says...

Ahead of its 200th birthday, a Ryde church is looking to bring its building into the 21st century. St James’s Church, on Market Street, wants to upgrade its home in a major regeneration project. Plans have been submitted to the...

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. The defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rule...

Hampshire Constabulary have scored well in recent league tables showing how quickly they answer 999 calls.  The time it takes each police force in the UK to answer emergency 999 calls has been published for the first time ever, with...

A driver who initially denied being drunk behind the wheel has been banned from the roads for 12 months after changing his plea to guilty. Michael Falade, 24, of Clifton Street in Cardiff, Wales appeared before the Isle of Wight...

Billingham Manor - former home of JB Priestly - is up for sale for a whopping £3.95million. Offered in 3 lots the manor boasts a rich history and was most well known as the home of 'An Inspector Calls' playwright...

A large screen in St James Square, Newport will be showing historic videos of the County Town this weekend. The videos which cover everything from pandemic start-up businesses to youth arts and culture were commissioned by the Newport High Street...

The Isle of Wight Council has declared grants of up to £23,000 are now available to help organisations deliver community initiatives. The Early Help Community Capacity Building Grant is available to local groups, clubs and enterprises through the Isle of...

Fires were lit and the national anthem played out as the Isle of Wight celebrated 70 years of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's reign last night (Thursday) - with pop star Bryan Adams making an appearance at Culver Down. More than...