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PLANS FOR NEW ALDI STORE IN RYDE FACE OPPOSITION FROM TWO LOCAL COUNCILS
A pair of East Wight councils are opposing a proposal for a new Aldi store on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsGUILTY PLEAS FROM DRINK DRIVER WHO NEARLY HIT TRAFFIC ISLAND
A drink driver who nearly collided with a traffic island back in October, will learn her fate in the New Year.
Read moreDetailsCOUNCIL TO CONSIDER 61-POINT PLAN TO ADDRESS CORONER’S SERVICE DELAYS
The under-fire Isle of Wight Coroner’s Service will be examined at County Hall amid a hefty 61-point Recovery Plan.
Read moreDetailsLOCKDOWN AT MEDINA COLLEGE AFTER TWO YOUNGSTERS FOUND ON SITE
Students and staff at Medina College in Newport were 'locked down' this morning (Wednesday) after 2 youngsters were discovered on site.
Read moreDetailsCATEGORIES ANNOUNCED FOR IW CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS 2026
The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the full list of categories for the IW Chamber Business Awards 2026, ahead of applications opening on 1st December.
Read moreDetailsELDGRIDGES DRIVE NEW PUSH TO GROW ISLAND LEGAL CAREERS
In July of this year Eldridges Solicitors, with offices in Newport and Freshwater launched their ‘Careers in Legal Service Guide’, a freely available 12-page guide specifically aimed at highlighting the many career opportunities that exist across the legal profession.
Read moreDetailsISLE OF WIGHT PARAMEDICS JOIN AIR AMBULANCE TEAMS IN NEW TRAINING SCHEME
Critically ill and injured patients on the Isle of Wight are being given the best chance of survival and recovery thanks to an innovative collaboration between Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) and the Isle of Wight Ambulance...
Read moreDetailsFREE PARKING TO SUPPORT ISLAND BUSINESSES THIS SATURDAY
Island shoppers will be able to park for free in council-run long-stay car parks this Saturday afternoon (6th December) as part of a campaign to support local businesses.
Read moreDetailsNEW RULES FOR STRAY DOGS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT TO BE DECIDED THIS WEEK
A new policy to manage stray dogs on the Isle of Wight, aiming for public safety and animal welfare, will be voted on at County Hall this week.
Read moreDetails3-YEAR BAN FOR DRINK DRIVER SEEN SPEEDING UP THE DUAL CARRIAGEWAY
A drink driver from Newport who was seen driving at speed on the dual carriageway has been handed a 3-year driving ban.
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