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Barratt Homes is championing the latest government announcements to extend its current Help to Buy Scheme that would have seen many customers lose out on a significant contribution towards their homes.   The current Help to Buy scheme was set...

Families who benefit from Government-funded childcare support have been given a boost this week as the Government announced that they would not lose out due to COVID-19. Working parents or carers, who are eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or 30 Hours...

Organisers of the annual Classic Car Spectacular, which is held in Newport and Ryde each September, have confirmed that the event has been cancelled for 2020. The continuing coronavirus pandemic, which puts the health of those involved at risk, has...

Following an approach by the local Green Party seeking a pre-election vote-trading agreement, Island Labour's executive committee has unanimously rejected any such move to restrict islanders in how they choose to cast their votes. Island Labour intends to stand candidates...

A multi-million-pound programme of coastal protection works looks set to reduce the risk of flooding and coastal erosion to more than 1,000 Island homes and businesses. The Isle of Wight Council and the Environment Agency have agreed to work together...

The Government has set out plans to overhaul an 'outdated' planning system and reform the way the country builds, as well as confirming a 30% purchase discount for local buyers, first time buyers and key workers. The landmark changes will...

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. Monday 27th July – Friday 31st July 2020 • Joshua AnthonyHonan-Parr, 22, of Ocean View Road in Ventnor pleaded guilty to...

HM Coastguard has suspended the search for a missing jet skier following the discovery of a jet ski in the Solent yesterday, pending further information. Despite a through and comprehensive search by RNLI lifeboats from Bembridge, Yarmouth, Cowes and Calshot,...

3 busy Newport roads are to be upgraded during night-time work by Island Roads shortly. Lugley Street, Crocker Street and Mill Street are all due for resurfacing over 7 nights – not including weekends – starting this Thursday (6th August)....

A petition has been launched to allow Moto X IOW to continue using a track near Brighstone after a temporary stop notice was issued by the Isle of Wight Council. Officials have ordered organisers of practice days on the newly-created...