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GUILTY PLEAS FROM MAN WHO SMASHED HIS WAY INTO WROXALL CORNER SHOP
A man who broke into a corner shop in Wroxall and stole more than £180 worth of vapes, alcohol and cash, will learn his fate in March.
Read moreDetailsMP BACKS COUNCIL’S CALL FOR URGENT MINISTERIAL MEETING OVER £13.4MILLION FUNDING CUT
East Wight MP Joe Robertson has stepped up his challenge to the Government’s £13.4million funding cut to the Isle of Wight Council, warning that the move risks deepening existing inequalities across the Island.
Read moreDetailsRED FUNNEL UNVEILS 2026 ISLAND AMBASSADORS, SUPPORTED TALENTS AND TEAMS
14 Islanders have been named as Red Funnel’s 2026 Island Ambassadors, alongside 16 Supported Talents and 12 Supported Teams, as part of the cross-Solent operator’s annual ‘Proud to Support’ programme.
Read moreDetailsHOVERTRAVEL RETAINS GREEN MARINE EUROPE STATUS FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Hovertravel has been awarded the Green Marine Europe certification for the third consecutive year.
Read moreDetailsRODGER & STEVE’S PLACE TO CLOSE AFTER 5 YEARS OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
A mental health and wellbeing space supporting men across the Isle of Wight will close its doors for good at the end of January.
Read moreDetailsKEY TRAVEL AND INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES DISCUSSED AT LATEST ISLAND FORUM
Travel disruption, shifting weather patterns, and how well Islanders are kept informed were among the key themes discussed at the latest meeting of the Island Transport and Infrastructure Forum.
Read moreDetailsDONNA JONES HAILS NEW REPORT FRAUD SERVICE AS ACTION FRAUD REPLACEMENT
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is hoping the new Report Fraud service puts victims at the forefront of its work.
Read moreDetailsPROCUREMENT PATH CLEARED FOR FLOATING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AFTER OFFICIAL TALKS
East Cowes Town Council and Isle of Wight Council officials say a key government meeting has delivered encouraging clarity on how to move forward with the procurement process for a new Floating Bridge.
Read moreDetailsCOUNCILLORS COULD BE IN FOR A PAY RISE AS COUNCIL CONSIDERS £600 INCREASE
Councillors on the Isle of Wight could be paid hundreds more in basic allowances.
Read moreDetailsWINTER GARDENS STEERING GROUP IN LIMBO AS OWNER’S PLANS REMAIN UNCLEAR
The community right to bid for ownership of Ventnor Winter Gardens has hit a stumbling block following a meeting last week.
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