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A new multi-billion pound support package aimed at helping the long-term unemployed fire up their job search and return to work has been announced. The nearly £3billion Restart scheme will give jobseekers across the country - including here on the...

In the last 2 weeks, the number of children aged between 0 and 4 to have tested positive for coronavirus on the Isle of Wight has tripled. Latest figures have broken down the age ranges of COVID-19 cases confirmed on...

Cowes-based offshore energy support vessel operator, Seacat Services, has ordered 2 further Chartwell 24 vessels to complement its growing fleet. These latest vessels, designed by pioneering naval architect, Chartwell Marine, will be the first equipped with a new foil optimisation...

East Cowes residents have shared ideas for the future of their community in draft proposals for a new Town Plan. This plan will set out a vision of what East Cowes will be like to live and work in over...

Another empty Newport shop could become a residential property. The empty former Swinton Insurance offices, occupying the ground floor of the Grade II listed building, on the lower part of Newport High Street, is the subject of a planning application...

The winning number in this week’s IW Lottery big £5k draw (27th November 2020) is... Amount (£) Number £5,000.00 10773

he 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: 20/00900/FUL...

As we know, Christmas is just around the corner. With the COVID pandemic quieting down local businesses could do with your support this winter.  Here are 5 local gift ideas that may interest you this Christmas. 1.Isle of Wight Distillery...

Beryl will be providing free journeys to NHS staff in Newport as their e-Scooters arrive on the Isle of Wight ahead of their 12-month trial in partnership with Isle of Wight Council, Solent Transport and the Department for Transport. Key...

The Isle of Wight's MP has welcomed the news that the Island will be placed into Tier 1 restrictions from next Wednesday - 1 of just 3 locations in the country to be rated as such. As reported by Island...