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Green Party Councillors from across the Isle of Wight have submitted a detailed and considered response to the controversial Island Plan. Currently running at 25 pages, the plan proposes sustainable housing, expansion of the cycle network and prioritises local jobs....

An investigation into the alleged use of inappropriate and prejudiced language by Hampshire Constabulary officers and staff is being carried out, it has been confirmed. 5 people have been suspended and 11 put on restrictive duties as part of the...

Disabled people and their loved ones in the South East are being urged to help break down the barriers they face in their day-to-day lives by speaking truth to power in a new forum. The Government is inviting applications to...

The Orb, arguably the world’s top electronic dance pioneers, have been announced as one of the first acts set to perform at this year's Rhythmtree Festival. Celebrating 30 years at the forefront of musical innovation, The Orb will be presenting a...

A Freshwater man is appealing for the return of his bicycle after it was stolen from outside Boots the Chemist yesterday evening (Saturday). Shortly before 18:00, the charcoal coloured 'Focus' bike was stolen from outside the town's Boots store on...

17-year-old Visit Isle of Wight apprentice, Chloe Williams, has been chosen to be one of the new faces of apprenticeships on the Island, starring in a short film about her experiences with the Island’s destination management organisation. The video, commissioned...

A road that is being used as a cut through for motorists avoiding the Staplers Road closure in Newport is to be closed itself for 6 weeks, it has been confirmed. Mayfield Drive, which connects the top of Staplers Road...

This is your bi-weekly round up of the latest court news, covering some of the cases heard by the Isle of Wight Combined Court up until Friday 22nd February 2019. The convicted person’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence...

The Isle of Wight Council has pledged its support for this year’s Great British Spring Clean, run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. The campaign, which runs from 22nd March to 23rd April, will see up to half a million...

Robin Hill’s award-winning electric woods event, Spirit of the Orient, has seen record breaking visitors to this year’s innovative Chinese New Year celebrations. The event features impressive new lighting exhibits, a 12-metre long dragon procession, new interactive woodland light shows,...