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The Isle of Wight has some of the most beautiful beaches in the country and most are dog-friendly, however, Islanders are being reminded that some loocal beaches are off-limits or restricted to dogs between 1st May and 30th September. You...

An event to honour the 50th anniversary of the Isle of Wight’s 1970 music festival at East Afton Farm has been scrapped - and ticket holders won't be getting a refund. Organisers of the throwback festival have explained the circumstances...

Plans for a new quarry to be established in Wootton have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council, with hopes that it will help ensure the Island can source its own sand and gravel to make construction materials for...

The local authority has decided that traffic lights will not be installed at a busy Isle of Wight road junction, 3 years after a fatal crash involving cars and a bus. Councillor Phil Jordan, cabinet member for highways and infrastructure,...

Historic England has submitted its initial advice to the Isle of Wight Council, strongly objecting to proposals that will 'severely impact' the Norris Castle estate. Norris Castle is of outstanding importance as a particularly beautiful and unusually well-preserved picturesque ensemble...

Southern Vectis is encouraging car drivers to take the bus on Earth Day (Friday 22nd April) - by offering heavily discounted travel to people living on and visiting the Isle of Wight.  The local bus operator is offering passengers a...

The launch of the Isle of Wight Council’s new £765,000 website has been delayed after already being plagued with COVID-19 related setbacks. While progress has been made on the website, and the project moves into the 3rd phase, it was...

NFU Mutual’s New Forest, Isle of Wight and Bournemouth Agency have made a key appointment to support local hospitality businesses as the sector continues to adapt to the breadth and pace of change. With strong roots in the food, drink,...

After a hugely successful debut last year, The Woodland Sessions is returning to Robin Hill this summer and it has been revealed that Russell Watson, Russell Kane and Sigma are just 3 of the many big acts performing during July...

Talks over the Isle of Wight Council getting its money back from the troubled £3.2 million Floating Bridge 6 have continued and seem to be heading towards a resolution. Following an unsuccessful meeting in London last month, in which the...