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Superintendent Jim Pegler has taken over as District Commander for policing on the Isle of Wight, and is looking forward to leading the Constabulary’s efforts to serve and protect the communities on the Island. Supt Pegler is an experienced police...

A cafe in Cowes, devastated by fire over 18 months ago, has been slapped with a 1-star food hygiene rating, mainly due to the building’s condition. Scroll down for photos. Leaseholders of the Watch House Barn, however, say a delay...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for 1 month – giving them extra time, if they need it, to complete their 2020/21 tax return and pay any tax due....

The next steps in the Isle of Wight Council's plans to revitalise Newport Harbour are being considered by senior councillors as new planning guidance for the area comes forward.   Following a long consultation process, the publication of the masterplan for...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (7th January 2022) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 12634 £100.00 10295 £100.00 13761 £100.00 11434 £100.00 9364 £100.00 14616 £100.00 16192 £100.00 2303 £100.00 849 £100.00 2308 £100.00 13563

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...

Help paying council tax bills will remain the same for Islanders in greatest need. It follows years of ‘erosion’ to the local council tax support (LCTS) scheme, although there were fears the decline would continue. If you are eligible for...

Motorists are said to have been 'overcharged' by £156 million in December 2021, equivalent to around £5 million a day says the RAC.  The Royal Automobile Club (RAC) has today (Thursday) accused petrol retailers of ripping off motorists by not...

For many, it was not the Christmas present they were hoping for as hundreds of people were arrested and more than a thousand drivers were stopped in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight as part of Hampshire Constabulary's festive...

Poor design has been identified as a major issue by a government review of the Isle of Wight’s troubled Floating Bridge 6. The review found parts of the vessel were ‘potentially poorly designed’ with ‘several apparent design inadequacies’. Inspectors from the...