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The Isle of Wight Road Races - a TT-style motorcycle race due to be held in April 2022 - has taken one step closer this week. A formal Motor Race Order has been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council,...

The new Chairman of the Isle of Wight branch of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), Colin Boswell, believes the recent influx of new entrants to the Island’s rural scene make it a time of change and opportunity. Mr...

UK Oil and Gas says it is disappointed by the Isle of Wight Council's decision to refuse planning permission for an oil discovery site near Arreton, stating the company will now consider its position and whether to lodge an appeal...

Abandoned boats are being seized by the Isle of Wight Council in a bid to clear berths and seek unpaid fees across the Island. The council started the process against abandoned boats earlier this year, with notices put on vessels,...

Another 5G mast could be installed in Cowes for a national mobile network. Earlier this year, EE switched on its 5G mast in time for Cowes Week but left the service on for customers in the area permanently. The 5G...

35-year-old Rory Scott will appear before the Crown Court for sentencing after admitting to punching a man 3 times outside Halfords in Newport, causing significant facial injuries. Scott, of Heathfield Road in Freshwater, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates...

Officers from the Police's Road Safety Unit have been on the Isle of Wight today (Tuesday) conducting a 'Safe Pass' operation to educate drivers around bicycle safety. The Hampshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police team visited a number of locations...

An assessment of dental needs is being carried out to tackle the ‘biggest health inequality’ the Isle of Wight faces. Following a report from Healthwatch, which found almost half of Islanders are struggling to get dental treatment, NHS South East...

A former Army drill hall is to be auctioned with a guide price of £250,000+, alongside a number of other Isle of Wight lots. Standing on half an acre, the property is among 105 lots listed across southern England in...

The Isle of Wight has been named home to the most kid-friendly beach in the UK, according to a new study that ranks the nation’s coastlines based on their suitability for little ones. Safest Shores: The UK’s Kid-Friendly Coastlines, created...