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A new chalk stream strategy sets the future direction needed to protect and enhance England’s chalk streams, including Lukely Brook here on the Isle of Wight. Recommendations in the strategy, published by Catchment Based Approach’s (CaBA) Chalk Stream Restoration Group...

Sandown Town Council has confirmed its commitment to supporting Sandown Carnival's plans for the New Year’s Day firework event. The Town Council have pledged £6,000 in support for the annual event, as well as starting discussions for the 2022 programme...

The George Hotel and beach club in Yarmouth has been given a 1-star food hygiene rating by the Isle of Wight Council's inspection team, indicating that major improvement is required. A recent inspection carried out on 11th September has highlighted...

A planning application has been submitted to build 4 new apartment buildings to the rear of Sandown's The Grand Hotel, demolishing existing buildings in the process - at least 1 of which was recently damaged by fire. Isle of Wight...

Image: M.J Hayles Architectural Services 3 large houses could be built on the site of the former Savoy Hotel in Sandown if a newly submitted planning application is given the green light by Council officials. Isle of Wight Hotels Ltd....

NHS dentists on the Isle of Wight have pulled out of a national scheme to provide additional sessions, as bosses say staff are ‘physically, mentally and emotionally drained’. On the Island, dental practices are at capacity, fighting what Healthwatch calls...

The Isle of Wight Council will be given £1.13million to help households most in need with the cost of daily essentials this winter, as part of a £500million fund. The Household Support Fund, announced earlier this month, is designed to...

The offer of a fully equipped and wheelchair-accessible vessel to provide a floating bridge replacement service across the River Medina for people with disabilities was refused by the Isle of Wight Council last year, according to a local community interest...

Technology produced on the Isle of Wight to help clean up the stricken Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan is featured in a major new documentary commemorating the tenth anniversary of the disaster. The Hot Spot Locator (HSL) developed...

The Island's largest Garden Fair returned for one of its most successful weekends yet and raised thousands for charity in the process! The 21st Wolverton Garden fair, postponed last year due to covid, once again opened its doors to many,...