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‘EVERYWHERE YOU TURN THERE SEEMS TO BE ANOTHER SET OF ROADWORKS’
'Everywhere you turn there seems to be another set of roadworks, and people are getting tired of the delays, poor communication and lack of planning.'
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT LOTTERY RESULTS: 6TH FEBRUARY 2026
The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (6th February 2026) are…
Read moreDetails70 YEARS AGO TODAY THE NEWPORT TO SANDOWN RAILWAY CLOSED
Trains on the Newport to Sandown railway made their final runs on Monday (6th February 1956), bringing to an end a significant chapter in Isle of Wight railway history.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PLANNING APPLICATIONS: 6TH FEBRUARY 2026
The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsBURGLAR WHO STOLE DRUGS FROM RYDE PHARMACY AVOIDS JAIL – AGAIN
A serial thief who broke into Boots Pharmacy in Ryde and stole prescription drugs has avoided jail – despite a string of offences across the town.
Read moreDetailsFATHER AND SON DUO GEAR UP FOR ISLAND STAGES RALLY WITH LOCAL BACKING
A father and son duo from the Isle of Wight are among the competitors gearing up for this month's Island Stages Rally, with proud backing from Island Echo, Harwoods Garage and Wilton's of Shanklin.
Read moreDetailsRED FUNNEL PUTS HISTORIC HYTHE FERRY UP FOR SALE AFTER 2 YEARS OUT OF SERVICE
The historic Hythe Ferry, owned by Isle of Wight ferry operator Red Funnel, has been put up for sale after being out of service for nearly 2 years.
Read moreDetailsCAROLINE GLADWIN REMOVED FROM REFORM UK AFTER PROPERTY DISCLOSURE CONTROVERSY
Isle of Wight Council member Caroline Gladwin is no longer a Reform UK councillor, the party has revealed.
Read moreDetails36 MORE POLICE OFFICERS TO BE RECRUITED ACROSS HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT
36 more police officers are to be recruited across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight amidst the backdrop of falling police numbers across the UK, it has been announced.
Read moreDetailsVINTAGE WEDDING EVENT RETURNS TO SEAVIEW AFTER LAST YEAR’S SUCCESS
Following the success of its inaugural event last year, Lucy Whelan’s Vintage Wedding Fair returns to The Halland Art + Wine on the Seaview High Street this coming weekend.
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