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The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is seeking a prominent business leader to head its Board of Directors as the new Chair of the LEP. The LEP Board brings together private, public and academic leaders from across the Solent who...

Work to build the Isle of Wight's latest Premier Inn hotel continues, but the opening has been pushed back from Spring to Summer 2020. The frame of the 100-bed hotel on Sandown Esplanade has now been completed and temporary weatherproofing...

A major scheme to strengthen a bridge that supports the main road on the approach to Godshill is to begin later this month. The work to Bow Bridge will ensure the busy A3020 Newport Road can continue to carry all...

The Isle of Wight Council's fortnightly garden waste subscription service is entering its third year in 2020 – and it’s been so popular that they’re increasing the number of homes that can take advantage of the service. Residents who want...

Officers investigating the theft of a purse from a 79-year-old woman in Newport are appealing for help identifying a male captured on CCTV. Police want to speak with this individual (pictured above) after a purse was taken from a 79-year-old woman’s handbag...

Police are appealing for information as to the identity of this person as it is believed she witnessed an assault on a man back in October The woman was riding the number 9 Southern Vectis bus travelling from Newport to...

Another week flies by and here comes another Readers' Gallery, hope you enjoy!  Woodpecker at Alverstone (Josh Thomas) Waiting for my fish and chips at High St Ryde (Keith Byles) The Bay at Night in Ventnor  (Les Lockhart) Sundown over...

In the Isle of Wight Cabinet meeting that was held at Whitwell Village Hall last night (Thursday) the future of Undercliff Drive was discussed. Although it was said last night that the local authority does not have enough money to...

Wellow Post Office to close at the end of the month following the resignation of the postmaster - MP Bob Seely says he is disappointed.  The community post office is due to close its doors for the last time on...

The Solent Hotel and Spa has launched its refurbished spa, showcasing the fabulous new look treatment and relaxation rooms that have been designed to ensure guests receive the ultimate restful experience during their visit. The £90,000 renovation includes a stylish reception where...