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The Isle of Wight Council ‘needs to do better’ when it comes to permanently excluding pupils from school, a senior officer has said. Figures show permanent exclusions on the Island increased by 70% in the last school year — a...

A hard-hitting video that shows the terrifying speed at which a fire can get out of control is being used to help cut arson attacks. The live fire demonstration – filmed under the supervision of Hampshire and Isle of Wight...

Islanders are being invited to give their views on how the Isle of Wight Council should spend its money next year. The annual budget consultation is now underway — seeking feedback from all residents about the priorities they want to...

Bob Seely MP and the Leader of the Isle of Wight Council, Lora Peacey-Wilcox, have called on Police chiefs to take positive action to address dangerous driving across the Island, which includes the reinstatement of a dedicated Roads Policing Unit....

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (17th December 2021) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 9699 £100.00 12793 £100.00 5642 £100.00 3581 £100.00 11182 £100.00 5836 £100.00 15849 £100.00 9692 £100.00 8325 £100.00 5067 £100.00 1704

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...

A 28-year-old man that caused significant damage to 8 vehicles as he drove through the streets of Newport whilst almost 3x the drink-drive limit has been disqualified from driving for 25 months. Marcus Bienek, of Royal Exchange in Newport, appeared...

Visibly deteriorating goat meat, venison past its use-by date and waste meat overflowing from the bin led to the popular Isle of Wight farm shop 'Farmer Jacks' being slapped with a 'disappointing' 1 food hygiene rating. Following a visit by...

Ground survey work to pave the way for the ongoing project to rebuild Belgrave Road and its retaining walls in Ventnor has achieved national recognition. The work by a project team of the Isle of Wight Council, Island Roads and consultants...

WightFibre has hit back at comments by a senior councillor questioning whether they are one of the worst utility companies in the UK. Councillor Karl Love recently alleged he was told inspection of the works completed by WightFibre by Island...