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Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has welcomed a new 100% government-backed loan scheme for small businesses announced by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. The scheme - which allows businesses to borrow up to £50,000 - has been designed to ensure...

The death of a man at a property in Newport earlier this month is not being treated as suspicious, despite social media rumours suggesting otherwise. Police have today (Wednesday) confirmed that they were called to Caesars Road, Newport at 19:24...

A potential 350 seats on school buses are at risk of being lost on school buses as the Isle of Wight Council cut back services to save money — leaving some parents with no alternatives to get their children to...

Royal Mail has this afternoon (Tuesday) announced that due to the Coronavirus outbreak they are temporarily suspending all Saturday letter deliveries.  As of the 2nd May, Royal Mail will no longer be delivering letters on Saturday - but will continue...

Wightlink's Chief Executive, Keith Greenfield, has published a video from home providing an update on the company's cross-Solent operations during this time of crisis. In the video, Mr Greenfield pays tribute to all of the NHS and care staff on...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely says bed and breakfast providers on the Island are struggling to access financial support from the Government - and he intends to do all he can to help them. B&Bs, who have been forced...

Photo: Solent Transport This is unlike any drone you've ever seen before - the double engined, fixed-wing Windracers Ultra could soon be flying medical supplies to and from the Isle of Wight with Binstead Airfield set to play a vital...

Little Duxmore Farm on the outskirts of Havenstreet has been purchased by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, it has been announced. The 100-acre farm off Rowlands Lane is to become the Trust's first re-wilding site, as well...

Organisers of Rhythmtree Festival have announced tonight (Monday) that they have had to cancel their 10th anniversary event, which was due to take place in July. With the safety, health and wellbeing of everyone in mind, the decision has been...

The future is electric. Or so we are being told. Look for the latest news of new car’s being launched soon, and practically every review you will read talks of the latest electric-powered vehicle. It is a buzzword that attracts...