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Years of discussion have finally paid off for Ryde Town Council, as it has been given the green light to buy Ryde Harbour. The town council had been first in line to take the harbour off the Isle of Wight...

With Christmas almost upon us the Isle of Wight Council is sharing some handy advice to help you buy sustainably and reduce/recycle more over the festive period. Councillor Jonathan Bacon, Cabinet lead on environment waste and heritage, said: “We would...

The unused sixth form provision at Carisbrooke College will officially close at the end of December and changes in early years education at Hunnyhill Primary have been given the go ahead. Described as a ‘paper exercise’, pupils at Carisbrooke College...

Islanders are being urged to have their say to help shape new plans to improve the quality of walking and cycling street design in the Cowes, Northwood and Gurnard area. Cowes Town Council, Northwood Parish Council and Gurnard Parish Council...

The Isle of Wight College and Island-based sustainable clothing company Teemill have been included as further education and employment partners in a new Institute of Technology being created in the Solent area.  The creation of the Solent IOT, announced by...

Council Leader Lora Peacey-Wilcox As Council Tax looks set to rise by the maximum amount for Islanders, the ruling party has said it hopes to change direction from just ‘managing decline’. The Isle of Wight Council budget is currently being...

49-year-old Michael Keywood will appear in the Crown Court next month after admitting to possessing more than 250 indecent images of children, some as young as just 2 years old. Keywood, of Wavesound Close in Bembridge, appeared before the Isle...

Christmas is a time for fun and family and our furry friends are a big part of that. But it’s really important to keep your pets happy, healthy and safe during the festive season too. Lots of things around the...

Monday 13th December – Friday 17th December 2021 • Dale Christopher Gill, 31, of Pyle Street in Newport, admitted breaching the requirements of a community order. He was fined £120 and ordered to pay £60 costs. • Rebecca Ormrod (Robert...

2 well-known Isle of Wight farmers are set to take over Brownrigg’s Farm Shop, a popular local produce and butchery on the outskirts of Godshill. Current owners Paul and Sue have decided that after 30 years of running butcheries, farmers...