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The Isle of Wight has been named in a poll of the top UK destinations by a global travel firm, and is the only island to feature. Big 7 Travel compiled the list following a poll of their readers’ favourite...

It's been another busy week for our readers who have submitted wonderful images for this week's edition of Reader's Gallery. 35 photographs this week! (Danny Warner) (Danny Warner) (Danny Warner) (Danny Warner) Views From Nettlecombe In Nettlecombe, Whitwell (Maureen Taylor)...

Chicken brand SFC is recalling some of its products because of the presence of Salmonella. The popular frozen meals can be found in many supermarkets including Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco. As a result, Islanders are being urged to check their...

An Isle of Wight Councillor is seeking public feedback on a new proposal to rehome Newport Football Club at a rejuvenated Seaclose Park. Under the scheme, which is being proposed by Councillor Matthew Price, Newport IW FC would return to the...

Councillor Geoff Brodie, an Independent Labour councillor for Newport East, has submitted a budget amendment that would see the Conservatives' proposed Council Tax increase reduced. Geoff's proposal would see the 2021/22 Council Tax increase drop from 4.99% to 1.99%, whilst...

The former Made on the Isle of Wight shop and garden centre on the outskirts of Ryde could be demolished to make way for new houses. Plans have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council by Henry Morris to...

A number of individuals are continuing to ignore public health notices and are bypassing fences to feed swans at Ryde Canoe Lake. Waterside Community Trust has taken to social media to comment on their observations of people continuing to feed...

Hampshire Constabulary has released body worn video footage of officers breaking up an illegal gathering of 19 teenagers at a party in Portsmouth last month in a bid to highlight the 'dangers' of large gatherings during the pandemic. Under national...

A number of trees are set to be cut down in Shanklin as they are riddled with fungus or pose a risk to public safety. The Isle of Wight Council has submitted documents to itself of intention to carry out...

Specialist survey machinery has been drafted in to assist Island Roads and the local authority investigate the collapse of Belgrave Road in Ventnor. It was on 19th January last year that residents were evacuated from their homes when a section...