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FAMILY MAN, FRUIT MERCHANT AND COUNTRY MUSIC LOVER DEREK HUNT DIES AGED 86
Derek Hunt, a well-known Isle of Wight businessman, country music lover and vintage vehicle enthusiast, has sadly died at the age of 86.
Read moreDetailsHOVERTRAVEL LAUNCHES FESTIVE FLIGHT TIMETABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
Hovertravel's Christmas timetable for 2025/26 comes into force today (Monday), running a revised service through to Friday 2nd January 2026.
Read moreDetailsFESTIVE WASTE COLLECTION CHANGES CONFIRMED BY ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Christmas and New Year’s bank holidays will see temporary changes to bin collection schedules across the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsCOUNCILLORS SAY ‘NO MORE DELAYS’ TO 2026 LOCAL ELECTIONS
A host of Isle of Wight political leaders have sent a clear message to Whitehall following a letter asking for views on postponing local elections: no more delays.
Read moreDetailsREVISED HAY BARN PLANS APPROVED IN NATIONAL LANDSCAPE AFTER EARLIER REFUSAL
A new hay barn will be built at an Isle of Wight farm with rare breed animals after a previous proposal was refused due to visual impact concerns.
Read moreDetailsBLOCKBUSTER ENGINEERS ON MISSION TO STOP FESTIVE FATBERGS ACROSS THE ISLE OF WIGHT
Southern Water’s team of engineers have donned Santa hats and hit the road this festive season in a bid to prevent fatbergs from ruining Christmas for households across the Isle of Wight and beyond.
Read moreDetails‘HUGE GAPS’ IN EXPERTISE AND TRANSPARENCY SAYS RYDE SOCIETY FOUNDER
The founder of an Isle of Wight civic society has called into question the openness and accountability of the Ryde Neighbourhood Board (RNB), amid an ongoing row over the future of Ryde Theatre.
Read moreDetailsTHE RISE AND LEGACY OF TONY’S FISH AND CHIP EMPIRE
A chain once synonymous with quality fish and chips across the Isle of Wight, Tony’s became a household name through the hard work and vision of local businessman Tony Oatley...
Read moreDetailsCENSUS REVEALS FALLING CHRISTIAN AFFILIATION ACROSS ISLE OF WIGHT
With Christmas cheer now in full swing across the Isle of Wight, the latest Census data suggests fewer than half the Island’s population are celebrating the festival as Christians.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT RECORD OFFICE TO REOPEN NEXT WEEK AFTER MAINTENANCE WORKS
The Isle of Wight County Record Office will reopen next week after closing for essential maintenance works.
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