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A former timber yard in the centre of Newport could become a block of flats. The site, on West Street, Newport, next to Malcolm Dyer Court, which is currently only a concrete space, would add 6 flats in a 3-storey...

Wightlink has confirmed that they will be asking all customers to wear face coverings when travelling from 15th June, in response to the Government's recent announcement on mandatory face coverings on public transport. Bus, coach, train, tram, ferry and aircraft...

Living up to its name, Isle of Wight-based artificial intelligence company Innovative Physics has secured a series of lucrative orders despite the current trade issues caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. After a series of demonstrations from a video link to...

The next phase of the St Mary's junction improvement scheme in Newport is now underway, resulting in Forest Road becoming one-way to all traffic for the next 3 months. The plan had been to pause works to avoid conflict with...

A former bank on Cowes High Street could be turned into a house — after no buyers came forward to turn it into a shop or restaurant. Closed in January 2017, the HSBC building is now the subject of a...

The streets of Newport town centre look somewhat different this morning (Monday) owing to the installation of temporary markings, the suspension of parking bays and changes to local bus routes. The changes are part of Isle of Wight Council plans...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has allocated loan funding to support businesses in the area with the launch of its COVID-19 Restart, Restore and Recover Loans.  The fund is designed to support businesses providing essential and economic lifeline services...

Keen not to let planning applications for unsustainable housing slip through the net during the COVID-19 pandemic, Island MP Bob Seely has offered his objections to a proposed new greenfield development– this time in Merstone. The MP says the planned...

Don’t swim in the sea if there are no lifeguards on duty - that is the warning from HM Coastguard following updated guidance for England from the Government. It follows a number of serious incidents along the South and West...

Red Funnel say that they will refuse travel for passengers who turn up without a face covering when the law changes on 15th June. In line with the latest government advice, Red Funnel is asking its passengers to wear face...