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New President of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), Mark Tufnell, has vowed to champion the rural economy in his 2-year presidency. Mr Tufnell, who succeeds Mark Bridgeman as the 55th president in the Association’s 114-year history, has outlined...

The recent Isle of Wight Walking Festival has been hailed such a success that the popular event will be expanded over 2 separate dates in 2022 – Spring and Autumn. With more than 100 walks available, this year’s Isle of...

A section of Newport Road at Niton that for the last year has been controlled by traffic lights because of badgers digging under the carriageway is due to be fully open by early December. After a year of activity to...

The troubled Cowes Floating Bridge, which has been out of service since August, could be back in action by Christmas - but it will be at least another 4 weeks before the East Cowes-Cowes service resumes. It is hoped by...

Another major housing development in Gunville, branded an ‘urban sprawl’, is being called before Isle of Wight Councillors – but planners hope a £45,000 contribution could help solve traffic issues. Outline plans to demolish workshops and build a residential development...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (12th November 2021) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11434 £100.00 6142 £100.00 15493 £100.00 1767 £100.00 5517 £100.00 15985 £100.00 1364 £100.00 16541 £100.00 17287 £100.00 11673 £100.00 6563

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. Application No: 20/01839/HOU...

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards will return to Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday 6th May 2022, with entries opening on 1st December. The Island’s most prestigious awards are being presented for the first time since 2019,...

The onset of winter brings colder weather and darker nights, which will inevitably mean we all meet friends and family indoors where it is less well ventilated. This will increase the risk of virus transmission at a time when people...

Violent attacks on the Island fell during the COVID pandemic with nearly 300 fewer injuries than last year. It's said that the downward trend continues on the Isle of Wight due to positive policing work and work at the Violence Reduction...