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The museum of Island History, located in Newport’s historic Guildhall, will re-open to visitors later this week. Visitors can view some of the Island’s latest archaeological finds, find out about Garibaldi’s connection to the Isle of Wight and view the...

Our Island, a movement that seeks to create a new political ambition for the Isle of Wight based solely upon the interests of the Island and its people, has been formally launched. It will be promoted and realised by 'committed...

Wightlink passengers with accessible travel needs are being told to use the car ferry service instead of the catamaran tomorrow (Wednesday) due to essential maintenance work at Portsmouth Harbour. The cross-Solent operator will be unable to accommodate any customers with...

A cut-through on the outskirts of Newport could be widened to allow 14 houses to be built on the agricultural land to one side of the lane. Planning permission has been submitted by Mrs C, Ferns, of the Cotton Trust,...

The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is once again highlighting the importance of working smoke alarms in the home after a bedroom fire in Freshwater yesterday evening (Monday). 2 appliances were mobilised to an address on Edinburgh Road,...

2 Isle of Wight landowners must return a site near Lake’s Merrie Gardens to its original state after losing their appeals with the Planning Inspectorate. The Isle of Wight Council says it is ‘delighted’ by the outcome, calling the work...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely is calling on the Government to give the Island’s landscape greater protection against inappropriate housing that does not meet the needs of Islanders. Last month Mr Seely set out his own housing plans for...

Work on Sovereign Housing Association’s 24 new affordable homes in Shalfleet was brought to a halt during the coronavirus lockdown, but things still aren't back on track and residents are still not in their homes - despite promises of completion...

Ryde Town Council, in conjunction with their dedicated Youth Service, are applying to become a Kickstart area representative supporting local Ryde area businesses to participate in the scheme. The Kickstart Scheme aims to create new 6-month job placements for young...

An online form will soon be available for eligible Island residents to apply for a Government payment of £500 if they have been contacted by NHS Test and Trace and told to self-isolate. The form, which will be publicised as...