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With heavy rain forecast this evening (Tuesday) and into tomorrow morning, the Isle of Wight Council is encouraging residents to prepare for possible isolated flooding on the Island. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning valid from 04:00...

Research commissioned by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has found that areas of the Isle of Wight will see a dramatic increase in the number of tourists wanting to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030. SSEN is testing...

An Island-wide 'listening tour' gets underway this month encouraging people to talk about their mental health and wellbeing during the past 18 months. Healthwatch Isle of Wight has launched the Mental Health Listening Tour in partnership with Michael Lilley, the...

Residents are being reminded that today's (Tuesday) planning committee will be available to watch live online. The meeting is expected to attract considerable interest with the committee due to consider an application for oil exploration at Arreton. With space limited at...

Now in its 8th year, Isle of Wight NHS Trust Ambulance Service continues its momentum in support of Restart a Heart Day, which takes place on Saturday 16th October. Restart a Heart Day aims to train people in how to...

A new maternity app has launched which offers pregnant women across the Isle of Wight online access to their maternity records.  At the time of booking their first appointment, all pregnant people will be invited to download the Badger Notes...

A senior Isle of Wight Councillor has said that the Island 'must and can' oppose drilling for oil ahead of UK Oil and Gas' planning application being heard by the planning committee later today (Tuesday). Councillor Jonathan Bacon, Cabinet Member...

The Red Arrows will take a break from winter training to perform over Portsmouth Harbour later this week as part of a celebratory event in support of HMS Prince of Wales. Islanders should focus their eyes on the skies on...

The Isle of Wight Council and its health partners are reminding residents how they can stay well, keep loved ones safe this October half term and help protect the Island as we move into the winter months. By following simple...

Students at Cowes Enterprise College recently hosted the Permanent Secretary for the Department for Education (DfE), Susan Acland-Hood, to discuss the careers guidance and support available at the school. Ms Acland-Hood joined a Year 7 Design and Technology Class to...