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The Island has officially received the ‘writ from the clerk to the crown’ for next month's General Election. This official part of the process for a general election was overseen by Geoff Underwood, High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight...

Ryde Rotary Club has this afternoon (Friday) announced they have taken the decision to cancel their rescheduled firework display that was due to take place at Haylands Primary School tomorrow night (Saturday). The display, which was postponed last weekend due...

All GP practices on the Isle of Wight are now fully linked up with the NHS App, giving patients the ability to access a range of primary care services. As we enter the winter period it’s important residents are aware...

The Isle of Wight Council has responded to damning criticism on cuts to gritting routes across the Isle of Wight by deciding not to make any changes this winter afterall. The authority had planned to reduce the number of roads...

Christmas shoppers can enjoy ‘free from three’ parking in Newport on selected Thursdays in the run-up to the big day. Shaping Newport is supporting Newport Business Association’s late-night Christmas shopping events by providing free parking. The offer applies to short-stay...

41-year-old Matthew Parker, a former first officer at Red Funnel, has been handed down a suspended sentence by Southampton Crown Court after trying to meet a '13-year-old boy' after grooming him through the internet. Parker, from Andover, previously pleaded guilty...

HRH The Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall visited Swiss Cottage Farmers’ Market earlier this week to mark the 20th anniversary of London Farmers’ Market. The couple were greeted by several key traders including Paul Thomas, the Managing...

The old toilet block opposite Sandown Pier is to be given a new lease of life under proposals being brought forward by the Isle of Wight Council. The building and the shop which forms a part of it is due...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (8th November) are: Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 15218 £100.00 4594 £100.00 15695 £100.00 15644 £100.00 15007 £100.00 11965 £100.00 15137 £100.00 14660 £100.00 4555 £100.00 15690 £100.00 13852

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...