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The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. New Applications Application...

Firefighters attending a medical emergency in the West Wight have expressed their outrage after hearing about local youngsters tormenting an elderly gentlemen. A retained crew from Freshwater Fire Station were mobilised to an address on Longhalves Lane this evening (Thursday) to...

British classics, world rally cars and modern-day supercars will line up to compete in the Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint next month. The confirmed entry list for the inaugural Isle of Wight Speed Trials event at Culver Parade has now...

Island residents who claim single person discount on their council tax bills are being notified of a forthcoming review. Letters are being sent out during March reminding people they must tell the council if they are no longer eligible for...

Red Funnel has announced that it will welcome Sainsbury’s as a new partner for its food and beverage offering across the business, which will also include the introduction of Rollover hot dogs and Tango Ice Blast slushes.  A range of...

2 local fishermen have each now qualified as the latest volunteer helms of Cowes RNLI lifeboat. Ady Stothard, 41, who works for a firm making fruit and vinegar products, had been an ordinary member of the crew for the past...

The Isle of Wight Council says it still remains 'unsafe and impractical' to intervene with the ongoing situation at Belgrave Road in Ventnor following the partial collapse of a vital retaining wall. In a joint update from both the Council...

As well as celebrating 30 years in business in 2020, Hose Rhodes Dickson has opened their 7th Island branch in East Cowes. Marcus Waldron is heading up the office, assisted by Jennie Abrook - a well-known face within the Cowes...

The Isle of Wight Council has set its budget and council tax for 2020/21, with an emphasis on protecting the young, the elderly and most vulnerable in our society - but that comes at the cost of a 3.99% rise...