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The Isle of Wight Council has welcomed the latest government action designed to protect renters during the national coronavirus restrictions. In November, the government paused eviction enforcement in England and Wales. This meant bailiffs were banned from repossessing properties over...

The Government has now released its first qualified analysis of each Local Authority and how they have performed to help deliver housing growth over the last 3 years, with the Isle of Wight Council scoring just 54%. The measurement is...

All Islanders over the age of 50 should receive at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by May, the Government has revealed. If achieved, it will mean that the top 9 cohorts in the JCVI priority list will...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), in partnership with Newable, and supported by The Department for International Trade South East (DIT), has produced 'Post EU Transition Service', a series of free virtual events designed to help Solent businesses adapt now...

Island Roads will be replacing key components to Yarmouth Bridge in March, it has been announced. During the work, which will be part of the bridge’s annual service, the structure will need to be closed to traffic for up to...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (5th February 2021) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 15892 £100.00 12495 £100.00 11515 £100.00 12551 £100.00 15759 £100.00 6083 £100.00 4225 £100.00 529 £100.00 8902 £100.00 6555 £100.00 8657

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:20/00455/FUL Parish(es): ...

The sudden closure of Brading High Street is resulting in significant diversions for motorists this evening (Thursday), including local buses. Southern Vectis is advising customers that Route 3 services are currently unable to serve Brading and will divert via Bembridge...

A Police officer was assaulted when they were called out to a disturbance in Ryde late last night (Wednesday). Hampshire Constabulary was alerted to reports of a domestic incident at an address on Alexandra Road at 23:22. A male wanted...

Undertaking regular maintenance of England’s rivers would help improve flooding in rural areas, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has said. Recent storms have wreaked havoc across rural communities, damaging agricultural land and businesses as well as people’s homes. The...