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Southern Vectis has announced its popular Christmas Lights Tour will not be running this year, but regular services will continue as normal in December. The Isle of Wight bus operator made the difficult decision to ensure the safety of its...

This is your round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Monday 2nd November – Friday 6th November 2020   • Billie Joe Ford, 30, of Newport Road, Cowes pleaded guilty to...

Hampshire Constabulary is one of many forces across the country to unite in a week of action to tackle knife crime, which comes following 2 stabbings on the Isle of Wight in the past 2 weeks. Operation Sceptre is underway...

The Isle of Wight Council has issued a checklist for vulnerable residents to help them stay safe during the national lockdown. The authority is reassuring people that help is on hand for anyone who is adversely impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19)....

Hampshire Constabulary is informing the public of how to protect themselves from investment fraud, after reports spiked following the national restrictions caused by the coronavirus outbreak.  Between September 2019 and September 2020, Action Fraud received just over 17,000 reports of...

20 war memorials have been listed across the South East in Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Kent and here on the Isle of Wight. The 7 war memorials which have been listed grade II on the Isle of Wight are Totland Bay,...

A multi-million-pound national support scheme to offer children, families and vulnerable individuals during the winter months has been welcomed by Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely. The Island will receive £456,845, going directly to Island families. The COVID Winter Grant...

Nearly 3 years in the making — a masterplan which could drastically change the face of Newport Harbour could be approved this week. The draft form of the Newport Harbour Masterplan (NHM) lays out the Isle of Wight Councils ambitious...

The leader of the Isle of Wight Council has had to defend a visit to Floating Bridge 5 — after pictures appeared to show the group may not have been adhering to COVID guidelines. It emerged last week a group...

New guidance allowing families to be reunited with their loved ones in care homes has been welcomed by Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely. Under the new rules, families will be able to visit their relatives in care homes during...