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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...

Isle of Wight Distribution, which delivers over 4,000 parcels a day to homes and businesses across the Isle of Wight, has cause for celebration – as it toasts its 20th anniversary. The logistics company, currently based in Merstone, marked the...

Do you want to understand more about EV charging and how that could benefit your tourism or hospitality business? Island-based specialist business, EV Express, is running a free to attend information session in Ryde later this month. This session, tailored...

2 ticket machines have been damaged by mindless vandalism at Park Road Car Park in Cowes, causing stress and disruption to motorists. The car park, which belongs to Northwood House Charitable Trust, provides a vital income stream for the charity...

Broadlea Primary School in Lake has been rated ‘good’ in all areas by Ofsted inspectors following a long-awaited inspection last month. The COVID pandemic has meant that the school has had a long wait from its judgment of ‘requires improvement’...