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The Isle of Wight Council has published proposals to ban dogs from public areas such as beaches, cemeteries and playgrounds at various locations on the Island. A total of 49 beaches, cemeteries and playgrounds have all been added to a...

There’s less than a week left for businesses to nominate themselves for the Red Funnel Isle of Wight Awards. Shining a spotlight on the Isle of Wight, the awards will celebrate all that is great about the Island and recognise...

Rookley-based JW Autoshine celebrated the official opening of their new studio on Sunday (20th October) following continued growth of the vehicle detailing business. Established by Jason Wadsworth in 2007, JW Autoshine provides a no-compromise detailing service for cars, bikes and...

Isle of Wight farm-stay, Nettlecombe Farm, has been named one of the best rural businesses in the South East after winning a regional Rural Business Award. Nettlecombe Farm, located in Whitwell, was named Best Rural Tourism Business at the South...

Great selection of Readers' photographs sent in again this week - thanks to everyone who has been submitting their captures over the past month.  Sunset at Bembridge Beach (Ricky Santos) Let me out! at Monkey haven (Jane Holland) Milky Way...

Mum-of-one Kate Harding, from Sandown, has stepped into the world of business by launching her very own retail outlet specialising in products invented by mums and dads who have created something to help make parenting easier, more environmentally friendly or...

Innovative technology company Wight Computers have just experienced an extraordinary week in their 7-year history which has seen them step straight into being a multi-award-winning business in the space of just 48 hours. The team of 4 dynamic young IT...

In a drive to get more girls interested in a career in cyber security, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is holding a competition - for the fourth year in a row - for girls aged 12-13. The competition –...

The Island’s winter maintenance gritting fleet will be out and about this weekend (Saturday 26th October) for the annual ‘autumn parade’. During the day, Island Roads’ winter maintenance team will be undertaking various activities to prepare the service for the...

The winning numbers in this week’s IW Lottery draw (25th October) are: Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 15223 £100.00 8326 £100.00 13186 £100.00 4583 £100.00 13672 £100.00 1072 £100.00 15667 £100.00 6204 £100.00 12286 £100.00 7131 £100.00 3880