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This page contains details of planning applications submitted to the Isle of Wight Council for which the consultation period commences on or after the Friday of publication. Clicking each link will take you through to the application where planning documents...

Some of the Island’s million years of natural history is being brought into sharp focus thanks to The Common Space, a not-for-profit organisation working to revitalise public land and buildings by putting them to greater community use. Using a high-powered...

Wessex Cancer Trust, a charity dedicated to providing free and local emotional and practical support for anyone living with cancer, has this week launched a major piece of research to find out what local people need most in terms of...

With Mother’s Day approaching, Mountbatten’s experts in psychology and bereavement are offering support for those who may find it a sad and difficult time. While for many it is a happy event, for people who have experienced the death of...

The Isle of Wight's Member of Parliament, Bob Seely, has backed a No Deal Brexit following a vote in the House of Commons last night (Wednesday). Mr Seely voted for the country to leave the European Union without a deal...

The Post Office has agreed to relocate Sandown Post Office to the Central store on Avenue Road. The current premises at Albert Road, also run by Central, will no longer be available for Post Office use due to the expiry...

3 enthusiastic and knowledgeable Islanders have established their own fossil hunting business on the Isle of Wight. Megan Jacobs, Theo Vickers and Jack Wonfor have joined forces as 'Wight Coast Fossils' to give locals and tourists alike the opportunity to...

New research from local housebuilder Barratt Homes shows that the government’s Help to Buy scheme can knock more than 3 years off the time it takes to get on the property ladder. Barratt, which is building new homes on the...

L-R: Daniela Fisher, Emma Bound and Tina Stuart Southern Housing Group’s registered care home at Argyll Street in Ryde has been rated 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Following a recent inspection of the 9-bed home at 22 Argyll...

After more than 20 years of sailing the Solent, Red Funnel’s hi-speed passenger catamaran ferry, Red Jet 3, will be sailing into sunnier climates and warmer waters following a recent purchase by a Croatian ferry company. Red Jet 3, which...