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The owners of the former Harcourt Sands Holiday Park in Puckpool have put in another planning application, to keep their scheme alive. The heavily wooded, eastern part of the site would hold 93 houses if permission is granted for phase...

Southern Vectis is offering its support to local charities, schools, sports teams, and event organisers by reinstating its popular Community Fund.  The local bus operator’s Community Fund - a dedicated resource for backing local causes with funding or marketing help...

A complex project to lift out Skew Bridge at Lake so it can be taken away for refurbishment off-site will be undertaken next week, but the temporary traffic lights are set to remain in place until at least June.  A...

The CECAMM engineering campus at Isle of Wight College is set to start working with businesses and the community to help promote access and champion equal opportunity in the field of engineering. The project will aim to raise awareness of...

Isle of Wight residents will be preparing to go to the polls next week to have their say in the local and Police and Crime Commissioner elections on Thursday 6th May. The council’s elections team is geared up and ready...

Isle of Wight residents who are customers of HM Revenue and Customs are being reminded to look out for their tax credits renewals packs.  HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is sending out about 2.5 million annual renewals packs to tax...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) is urging people to stay safe around water as more of us start enjoying time outdoors. Drowning remains one of the leading causes of accidental death - with more than...

If you had looked up at the night sky last night, you may have seen a surprising sight, as a full Pink Moon shone brightly across the Isle of Wight. Luckily, several keen Island photographers were on hand to catch...

An appeal has been issued by a member of the public after their 2 dogs became ill within an hour of being walked in the countryside on the outskirts of Nettlestone, near Bullen. The individual claims that the dogs both...

Kate Scandrett picked up the keys to Browns yesterday (Monday). Popular Sandown attraction, Browns Golf Course, could be set to reopen after new tenants picked up the keys to the historic venue yesterday (Monday). Kate Scandrett from Shanklin posted photos...