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3-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.
Read moreDetailsPLANS FOR TEN DISCOUNTED HOMES AT FORMER NEWPORT POLICE STATION GET GREEN LIGHT
Plans to demolish a former social services building and build 10 new “extremely affordable” homes were accepted by the Isle of Wight Council last week.
Read moreDetailsSWAN ATTACKED BY DOG AT FRESHWATER CAUSEWAY AS ANIMAL CHARITY URGES OWNERS TO ACT RESPONSIBLY
A young swan is recovering in the care of Friends of the Animals after being attacked by a dog at Freshwater Causeway - the 2nd such incident on the Isle of Wight this month.
Read moreDetailsROYAL PIER HOTEL GIVEN 1-STAR FOOD HYGIENE RATING AFTER INSPECTION UNCOVERS MAJOR FAILINGS
The Royal Pier Hotel in Sandown has been handed a food hygiene rating of just 1 star after an inspection by Isle of Wight Council environmental health officers uncovered a range of hygiene, cleanliness and safety issues at the seafront...
Read moreDetailsLIGHT UP THE WIGHT’S CHRISTMAS SPARKLE TO FEATURE ON BBC’S THE ONE SHOW
EXCLUSIVE: The magic of Light up the Wight has captured national attention this year, with BBC's The One Show filming some of the Island's most spectacular Christmas lights displays yesterday evening (Monday).
Read moreDetailsUPDATED APPLICATION AIMS TO BRING NEW FLATS TO SHANKLIN TOWN CENTRE
A pair of new apartments could replace commercial floorspace in the heart of an Isle of Wight coastal town.
Read moreDetailsSANTA TO VISIT TOWNS AND VILLAGES ACROSS THE ISLE OF WIGHT THIS DECEMBER
Father Christmas might be visiting near you this month...
Read moreDetailsVISIT ISLE OF WIGHT SCOOPS TOP AWARD FOR ‘BEST COLLECTIVE DESTINATION’
Visit Isle of Wight has been recognised for its work promoting the Island as a destination for group travel, receiving a top accolade at the Group Travel World Awards in London.
Read moreDetailsPLANS LODGED TO CREATE BOUTIQUE B&B ROOMS ABOVE YARMOUTH PUB
5 'high quality’ and ’boutique’ en-suite bed and breakfast rooms could be provided at a Yarmouth pub. Character Inns IOW is seeking a change of use of the first and second floors of The Kings Head in Yarmouth as well...
Read moreDetailsLIFELINE STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO FIRE AND SECURITY EXCELLENCE
Lifeline’s team of fire alarm professionals have completed advanced training, reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to fire safety and compliance on the Isle of Wight.
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