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Marker buoys are being reinstated at several Island beaches this summer in a bid to protect swimmers from anti-social behaviour on the water. Work is due to start next week to install 16 marker buoys off Bembridge, Yaverland, Sandown, Lake...

Around 120 schoolchildren across the Isle of Wight are currently self-isolating due to positive COVID cases within the school communities, but the rules are about to change to ensure students remain in classrooms. Some 108 pupils from Cowes Enterprise College...

People who abuse animals can now face a maximum sentence of 5 years in prison as the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act comes into effect. The landmark legislation kicks in after completing its final Government stage and passing into law in...

Following the stranding of a wooden vessel off Small Hope Beach in Shanklin on Sunday (27th June), local contractors instructed by the boat's owner have now finished retrieving the vessel and making the beach safe.   The 3-masted yacht got into...

A change of plans in the re-development of a holiday centre in St Lawrence has been welcomed by the local councillor. A new site notice was added to the Isle of Wight Council’s planning register last week to mark the...

A man from Luton was caught driving whilst high on cannabis when Red Funnel staff reported him to Police, Magistrates heard this week. Kurtis Smith, 37, of Farley Hill in Luton, Bedfordshire appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court...

Islanders who have either returned to working in an office since early April or are preparing for their return can still claim the working from home tax relief and benefit from the full year’s relief for 2021/22. Since April, almost...

An Isle of Wight Councillor has been called into the planning committee after building a stable block bigger than approved. A neighbour has objected to the retrospective plans which has meant the application, submitted by Conservative Cllr Clare Mosdell, will...

A programme of works to inspect and upgrade hundreds of retaining walls, bridges and parapets on the highway network across the Isle of Wight has been agreed by Island Roads and the Isle of Wight Council. Under the programme, over...

The number of schoolchildren on the Isle of Wight with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) has risen by 0.4%, according to the latest statistics. Nationally, the percentage of pupils with an EHCP is 3.7% but here on the...