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The East Cowes Arts and Culture Group have gained further support for their long term vision for the Venture Quays development site in East Cowes. The group are campaigning for the iconic Columbine 'Union Jack' building and surrounding areas to...

Those intending to travel on Island Line on Sunday morning will have to make alternative arrangements due to planned engineering works. It has been announced that work will be taking place on the network overnight Saturday into Sunday. No trains...

Cheverton Farm near Shorwell have raised concerns about the release of white-tailed eagles on the Isle of Wight as it is revealed more than 200 lambs have already been killed by birds on the farm this Spring. Fieldsports Channel have...

Leading marine design and manufacturing company, Spinlock, has purchased the former Cowes Police Station, almost doubling the size of the company’s base on the Isle of Wight. The police station, which has lain empty for the past 3 years since...

Long-standing Isle of Wight holiday lettings firm Home from Home has been re-branded after being taken over by a leading estate agent. Home from Home was acquired by Hamptons International earlier this year and now joins its network of 90...

Cowes Harbour Commission (CHC) has announced the appointment of 2 non-executive members to the Board, Steve Sheridan and Vanessa Clifford, for a term of 3 years effective from 1st May 2019. The Board members were chosen from a strong field...

Fresh proposals to tackle surplus school places in the West Wight have gone out for consultation this week, which could result in the closure of Yarmouth Primary School. Islanders have until 11th June 2019 to have their say on an...

Councillor Michael Lilley has been elected as the new Mayor of Ryde. An annual general meeting of Ryde Town Council was held on Monday evening during which the Mayor and Deputy Mayor were elected by Full Council. It was decided...

Goddards Brewery have announced that they are adding a gluten-free and vegan friendly lager to their range. ‘Planet' has been created by brewer Josh Davies, ensuring a clean and crisp lager with a smooth bitterness. It is not only gluten-free...

The country’s best beaches have been revealed and Shanklin is on the list, as the sandy shore is handed a Seaside Award for 2019. This year environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy is presenting a total of 208 awards to England’s...