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A number of pedestrian crossings along the Island Line railway track up and down the East Wight will remain padlocked for up to 4 weeks, leading to lengthy diversions for Islanders - including children going to school. Earlier this week,...

With an interesting mix of weather comes an interesting mix of photos! Our readers have been out and about with phones and cameras in hand to find some of the best sights across the Island. Beautiful butterfly Arreton ~ Photo...

Deliveroo has officially launched on the Isle of Wight this week, delivering from 19 different outlets in the Newport area. Locals can now order food from a range of restaurants and grocery retailers in the local area including Morrisons, Burger...

COVID rates are rising on the Isle of Wight but so too is the vaccination rate, with a further 2,248 doses given in the last week. Walk-in clinics have been introduced for those aged over 18 yet to have either...

There are 3 great opportunities to see live marching bands, both local and from the mainland, on the Isle of Wight this weekend. Do you like the sound of live music? Well, there are 3 great opportunities to see several...

The Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit of Hampshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police are supporting the National Police Chiefs Council Speeding Campaign. Throughout the campaign, which is set to run between 19th July to 8th August, officers will be carrying...

Temporary bus stop arrangements in Newport town centre will revert back to how they were before the COVID pandemic, with the easing of restrictions next week. Bus stops for routes 5, 7, 12 and 38, which were relocated last year...

Cuts to the Highways PFI contract have been slammed by councillors as detracting from, and not providing, the service the Island was promised, including £180,000 in cuts to grass cutting and street cleaning. Looking at the performance report for the...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (16th July 2021) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 16387 £100.00 4112 £100.00 2000 £100.00 13912 £100.00 12565 £100.00 15460 £100.00 1325 £100.00 10694 £100.00 15539 £100.00 2632 £100.00 15871

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: 21/00793/OUT...