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A pair of sheep are beginning a new life on the Isle of Wight where they will be joining a project to support young people and adults with learning disabilities. The hand-reared pair of Suffolk males named Harold and Hagrid have...

10 cases of COVID-19 have been found in Isle of Wight schools since Friday, the Isle of Wight Council has confirmed. Speaking at a meeting of the Local Outtbreak Engagement Board today (Thursday), cabinet member for children’s services, Councillor Paul...

MP Bob Seely has given his reaction to figures released today on the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits on the Isle of Wight. The latest figures reveal that last month there were 4,845 claimants on the Isle of Wight,...

Islanders will get an extra Bank Holiday to celebrate the Queen's 70-year reign, it has been announced by the Government. The May Bank Holiday Weekend in 2022 will be moved to Thursday 2nd June and an additional Bank Holiday on...

Plans have been submitted to add 8 houses near to Aldi and the Spithead Business Centre in Lake. The proposed development, submitted by F. W. Developments, could see a range of 2, 3 and 4-bed houses built on a new...

‘Make it Happen’, a 1-day ‘fast-track’ training workshop for aspiring new business entrepreneurs, is coming to the Isle of Wight in 2021. The workshop, hosted by respected international business mentor Dale Howarth, will cut through many of the myths and...

The Isle of Wight Council will press ahead with the idea of a Medina Bridge, despite potentially prohibitive costs. A feasibility study to understand the potential cost-benefit analysis for a crossing over the River Medina was undertaken recently by Hampshire...

With Christmas fast approaching, its good to make sure that you get those all so important presents sent off before the last post cut off date so they arrive on time... In this article you can find out all the...

Up to 50 houses could be built on Puckpool Hill - opposite the former Harcourt Sands Holiday Park Following pre-application consultation earlier in the year, the applicant RJB SIBA Trust has put forward outline plans for a range of 2...

As the national lockdown continues, the Island's new COVID support officers will officially hit the streets this week.  The team will play a key role in helping to keep the Isle of Wight safe by monitoring busy public areas, engaging...