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A new study by comparison website Uswitch has revealed how much the living costs of Brits have changed over time, with Council Tax increasing by an eye-watering 1174% over the past 5 decades. The study looks at how utilities such...

A councillor has hit out at a lack of transparency and openness surrounding Ventnor's new public toilet — but the mayor says that is not the case. Ventnor Town Council (VTC) is in the final stages of agreeing a new...

The COVID-19 vaccination programme is now well underway on the Isle of Wight with 'scores of residents' receiving their first dose, but those lucky enough to receive a vaccine are being reminded to follow the 'hands, face, space' rule and...

Wightlink has introduced changes to the toll system on Ryde Pier from today (Wednesday). Motorists are being advised that the pier toll will now be charged upon exit in a bid to improve traffic flow and avoid queues at the...

The Cowes Floating Bridge will once again be out of action tomorrow (Thursday), this time to allow essential maintenance to be completed. It was just a week ago that the East Cowes to Cowes service was brought to a halt...

Plans have been submitted to turn a former poultry farm into houses, in the first part of a development between Cowes and Gurnard. Filling the gap on Place Road between The Range and the new 93-home Meadow View Park on...

Households across the Isle of Wight will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives the Office for National Statistics the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced the wide range of support tools that they have put in place to help businesses get through the current economic challenges that they are facing. With the recent withdrawal from the European...

Nick Golding Small to medium-sized (SME) manufacturers on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to have their say on trading beyond Brexit as part of the latest Manufacturing Barometer. Organised by SWMAS (The South West Manufacturing Advisory Service) and...

Consultation has re-opened on the application for exploratory oil drilling on the Isle of Wight, with final plans submitted for the building, operation and decommissioning of a well site for the exploration and appraisal of hydrocarbon minerals in Arreton. Information...