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A traditional confectioner, appropriately named Candies, has opened its doors in Shanklin. The locally-owned sweetie shop is located in the former party shop premises at Falcon Cross, next to Shanklin Library. Standing out with its candyfloss pink frontage, the shop...

An empty shop on Shanklin High Street is set for a new lease of life as a cocktail and wine bar. In plans submitted to the Isle of Wight Council, Wesley Malin is applying to change the former Nathalie Clare...

The number of children living in poverty on the Isle of Wight has hit a record high — at 1 in 5. Latest figures from the government’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show in the first year of the...

Housing affordable for Islanders, a requirement for some holiday lets to get planning permission and a reduction in the number of new houses built - these are among changes made to the Isle of Wight Council’s new ‘planning bible’. Following months...

The Isle of Wight Council and its partners are seeking the views of Islanders with autism and/or learning disabilities to help refresh local strategies. The Isle of Wight Autism Partnership Board and the Isle of Wight Learning Disability Partnership Group...

Isle of Wight residents are invited to a free, drop-in open day to learn about job and training opportunities on the Island, through the Skills 4 Work programme. Partly funded by the European Social Fund, Skills 4 Work is a...

The recent cold weather spell across the UK following a mild winter could have a detrimental effect on our wildlife says The Woodland Trust. From insects to frogs, birds and bees, the UK's wildlife may struggle this Spring after a...

It’s good news for many Island eateries this month as they are dished up with the best food hygiene ratings. In accordance with the guidance set out by the Food Standards Agency, Isle of Wight food-serving and making establishments are...

Tesco has recalled its own Free From Digestive Biscuits because they may contain small pieces of metal. The Food Standards Agency is advising that the potential for the pack of biscuits to contain small pieces of metal makes the product...

There is still time for community groups and charities to apply for a grant from the Isle of Wight Foundation, a charitable trust established by Island Roads and its partners that seeks to support projects that tackle social exclusion. Grants...