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More than 70 farmers and landowners attended a meeting organised by the NFU (National Farmers' Union) about beaver introduction on Tuesday 5th April. The meeting took place at The Chequers Inn, near Rookley, and helped farmers to understand the impact...

The Isle of Wight Council says it has hit the pause button in respect of moving forward with the controversial Draft Island Planning Strategy. Since the publication of the strategy, questions have been raised by local residents, organisations and town...

More than 2,300 school spaces were empty on the Isle of Wight last year, latest government figures have revealed. In the recent release of the annual school capacity survey, 38 of the Island’s schools had space for more pupils. In...

The Cowes Floating Bridge won't be returning to service as planned tomorrow (Wednesday) but is expected to be operating again on 23rd April. Council officials have confirmed that the trouble Floating Bridge No.6 will return to service on the morning...

2 new Deputy Lieutenants have been appointed to serve on the Isle of Wight. In this formal voluntary role, Richard Priest and Didi Nicholson will assist the Lord-Lieutenant in her work. The appointment is until retirement on their 75th birthday....

Phil Hagen Cowes Harbour Commission has announced the appointment of Phil Hagen as Chair of the Board of Commissioners. Phil takes up his new role on 1st May, succeeding David Riley. Phil started his career in the telecoms and IT...

Freshwater Parish Council has expressed concern that the forthcoming Island Plan does not reflect its views or those of its residents. According to Freshwater Parish Council, most local people believe the settlement boundary should not be expanded to allow development...

An empty Seaview salon could be given a makeover as plans are unveiled to turn it into a holiday let. The Pier Road shop used to be the town’s Post Office but after it closed in 2015, the premises was...

Your annual waste and recycling booklet and collections calendar will be landing on your doormat soon, the Isle of Wight Council has said. Islanders are being urged to keep an eye out for the handy guide which will be delivered...

The Ryde Carnival childrens' procession has been officially scrapped and will be replaced by a day of events in the town, it has been announced. As part of celebrations to mark the return of the UK's oldest carnival after the...