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The Cowes Floating Bridge will once again be taken out of service this week to enable planned maintenance to take place. Work will be undertaken on Wednesday to ensure noise levels are mitigated, as well as replacement works to a...

The Isle of Wight's COVID-19 testing centre is now open 7 days a week, it has been announced. The centre at Newclose County Cricket Ground, on the outskirts of Newport, will also be open for longer each day — from...

Black Dog Biogas, the owner and operator of an anaerobic digestion plant at Stag Lane, has announced that it has completed commissioning of a private wire to supply renewable electricity to Vestas’ neighbouring wind blade manufacturing facility. Led by Black...

Newport has been left with another large empty store following the permanent closure of the Topman/Top Shop store in the heart of the town. Although online retailer ASOS has agreed a £295million deal to acquire both brands, the deal does...

A number of beach huts were damaged by vandals at Puckpool near Ryde over the weekend. The incident occurred sometime overnight on Saturday into Sunday morning. A total of 4 huts were damaged - both inside and out - and...

Newport Quay, from Riverside Centre to Sea Street, has been made one-way with access to The Quay & the Vaccination Centre at the Riverside Centre being gained from Fairlee Road/Seaclose Park only. The restriction is for safety, and to prevent...

Island-based cannabis research company Vecticanna has announced a groundbreaking new partnership with leading CBD law expert Robert Jappie of Ince London. Robert brings a wealth of experience in CBD Regulation and Compliance to the business, previously heading the UK’s first...

The RMT union has expressed its shock and disgust at what it says is Wightlink’s 'reluctance' to take up taxpayer support as members prepare for strike action over attack on conditions. The union is currently in dispute with the company...

The new owners of the former Harcourt Sands holiday park in Ryde are pushing forward with the site's redevelopment, clearing further areas of land as well submitting a request to the Isle of Wight Council to adjust planning permission. An...

The new 'Our Island' movement has formally announced its first candidates for the Isle of Wight Council local elections due to take place in May 2021. The candidates are standing in the wards of Sandown South, Ventnor West, Ryde North...