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A 3-storey property in East Cowes was among scores of lots sold online across southern England recently by auctioneers Clive Emson. Originally known as Grove House and reputedly constructed by master builder WH Brading, the 3-storey residential building in East...

A cordon surrounding Ryde Canoe Lake is to be removed as the risk of bird flu has reduced. The government has very recently announced that the risk of Avian Influenza to both wild and kept birds has reduced to ‘medium’....

Places at Isle of Wight Council led activities for children are going fast, with parents and carers urged to book now to avoid missing out. A wide range of activities is on offer for all ages during the Easter holidays,...

Strike action at Wightlink which had been planned for April, May and June - anticipated to be busy and important months for the Isle of Wight - has been cancelled. The RMT union has confirmed that negotiations have led to...

An 'Order and collect' service will resume at Isle of Wight Council libraries from next week. The service has always been popular but it is now providing the means to safely get more library books into the hands of readers....

Bob Seely has asked the Government to consider how education could be better delivered following the COVID-19 pandemic. In a debate requested by the Island’s MP, Mr Seely acknowledged that it had been a difficult year for children and their...

The big winning number in this week’s IW Lottery draw (26th March 2021) is… Amount (£) Number £10,000.00 14129

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: 20/01632/HOU...

Southern Water has noted an increase in residents on the Isle of Wight struggling to pay their water bills, with the number of customers signing up to its affordability scheme and tariffs rising by 5 percent in the last year....

The Labour and Co-operative candidate to be the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Bunday, is pledging to conduct a review of police activity across the 2 counties with the aim of maximising their contribution to...