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The Bakery in Bembridge is the latest business to be slapped with a 1-star 'major improvement necessary' rating by the Isle of Wight Council's Environmental Health team, with the general standard of hygiene found to be unsatisfactory. Inspectors visited the...

Simon Bryant, the Isle of Wight's director of public health, has published his third independent annual report, focussing on how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the issues of mental health and wellbeing across the Island. The report, which was considered...

Specialist personal injury and medical negligence law firm, Novum Law, based in Newport, has appointed Sally Calverley as its new Chief Executive. Sally brings a wealth of expertise and experience from the legal sector where she has held senior positions...

The project to upgrade a busy Newport footpath has now been completed. The work to widen and upgrade the path between Mews Lane and The Riverside Centre making it suitable for use by cyclists, pedestrians and the mobility impaired has...

You may have noticed that everything is a tinge of yellow this morning... but don't fear, you're eyes aren't playing tricks on you - it's all because of the Sahara Desert. A dust cloud has been moving across Europe and...

‘Unique' tourism accommodation is planned for the edge of Newport, but once again Island Roads are opposing the planning application because it would encourage private car use. Four Lakes Country Park on Staplers Road wants to become a highly sought-after...

Hampshire Constabulary has announced the appointment of 2 new Assistant Chief Constables. ACC Catherine Akehurst will oversee the forces' Joint Operations Unit, which includes Roads Policing, Dog Units and Armed Response across Hampshire, Isle of Wight and the Thames Valley....

Households are being encouraged to set up a direct debit for council tax payments to make it quicker and easier to receive a council tax rebate. The government announced last month (February) that households in tax bands A to D in England...

Plans to reintroduce the Eurasian beaver to the Isle of Wight have been criticised by concerned members of the farming community. All households across the Island have received a survey to see whether locals support the reintroduction of beavers on...

Woods Kitchen in Godshill will be closing its doors for good in less than 8 weeks' time, it has been announced. After nearly 4 years, Teri Wood and her family have decided to call time on their venture in the...