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Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely questioned Justice Minister Lucy Frazer in the House of Commons on Tuesday over the future of the former Camp Hill prison site. During oral questions to the Secretary of State for Justice, Bob thanked...

The Isle of Wight Council’s Cabinet has approved recommendations designed to secure long-term educational and financial stability for schools in the West Wight. Following the decision, All Saints’ Primary School, Freshwater will close from 31st August 2020. Officers will also...

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) formally launched Maritime UK Solent at the Maritime UK Awards, held in Southampton at the end of September. Maritime UK Solent is a new business-led body that will bring together the array of maritime...

At a packed meeting on Monday evening, Ryde Town Council members considered whether the Town Council should submit an Expression of Interest to the Heritage Horizons Fund in respect of the dilapidated Ryde Theatre. This bid, if successful, could see...

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...

Vehicles being driven on the Island's roads without valid tax, MOTs or insurance policies were stopped during a crackdown operation yesterday (Wednesday). Local Police joined the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)...

With the sad news that Park of the Dead has been postponed until 2020, Terror Island is offering an alternative for those who had already bought tickets. Ticket holders to the now-cancelled Puckpool event can benefit from a 25% discount...

Alice Webster Nurses, doctors, porters and volunteers are among the NHS staff backing an Island-wide campaign to tackle flu. 'Protect Together' has been launched by Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Clinical Commissioning Group and Isle of...

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has announced that Michael Valenzia will become its new South East Regional Director next week. The CLA represents farmers, landowners and rural businesses across England and Wales, with the office in the south...