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irst-time buyers on the Isle of Wight have an opportunity to take the first step on the property ladder in 2021 following the launch of a new government-backed Help to Buy scheme. The brand new scheme is exclusive to first-time...

‘Considerable’ support has been shown to plans for Newport IW Football Club to move to Seaclose Park. Previously, planning permission has been granted to build a ground for the team on land off of The Racecourse roundabout in Whippingham. Now,...

The main road between Ryde and Sandown will be closed for several hours this evening (Thursday) for repairs to a manhole cover. High Street, Brading will be closed between 19:30 and 23:00 to enable the essential carriageway works outside The...

Following his commitment to oppose ‘unnecessary greenfield development’, Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has objected to plans for new housing on greenfield land in Brighstone. The latest plans for Brighstone would see the construction of 5 new dwellings on...

Monday 15th February – Friday 19th February 2021   • Mack Alexander, 23, of Clatterford Road in Carisbrooke, was ordered to pay £50 compensation and carry out 200 hours of unpaid work for assaulting an emergency worker, namely Police Constable...

Families who have lost loved ones, some in tragic circumstances, will have to wait even longer for closure as there is no set date for inquests to resume on the Isle of Wight. Coroner Caroline Sumeray has said that risking...

The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has said Boris Johnson's 4-step roadmap out of lockdown marks a clear turning point in the fight against coronavirus. Following confirmation that national restrictions will start to slowly lift next month, and...

The Police and Crime Commissioner’s Youth Commission is launching its Big Conversation 2021, asking young people for their views on topical crime and policing issues. This year the focus of the Big Conversation is on hate crime, the exploitation of...

The ‘toughest budget yet’ looks set to be approved by Isle of Wight Council members later today (Wednesday), which means a 4.99% rise in Council Tax for Islanders. With question marks over more funding, the need to find savings and...

From today, for a trial period of 7 days, eligible people will be able to walk-in for their COVID-19 vaccination at the Riverside vaccination centre in Newport. Walk-in appointments will be offered 7 days a week, between the hours of...