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This is your weekly round-up of the latest court news, covering some of the cases heard by the Isle of Wight Combined Court over the past week. The convicted person’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are...

Police on the Isle of Wight are this week investigating 13 reports of damage caused to vehicles in East Cowes. The damage is believed to have been caused between 02:00 and 05:00 on Tuesday (6th November). Reports were received from...

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...

A report into the circumstances of a plane crash in Sandown earlier this year has concluded that carburettor icing or fuel vapour interrupting the fuel flow may be to blame. The Jodel D120 Modified plane came down on the fairway...

Following the success of their inaugural event on the Isle of Wight, BEDE Events have announced that the London Capital & Finance Osborne House Trials will be returning on 23rd and 24th July 2019. The Isle of Wight welcomed the...

Councillors are considering plans to take delivery of 24 properties from Pan developer Barratt to kick start a supply of new affordable homes available for Island residents. The move would see the Newport housing come into Isle of Wight Council...

Mountbatten’s annual conference has been hailed a success, with many delegates commenting that they will use the information they have gained in their own practice and workplaces. Over 100 people attended the event at Cowes Yacht Haven on Friday (2nd November)....

A festive reduce, reuse, recycle roadshow will be visiting venues across the Island from Monday (12th November). The tour will take in venues such as supermarkets, libraries and town centres and is aimed at encouraging recycling and reducing waste over...

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has announced the appointment of Richard Hale as Commercial Manager. Richard will work with the company’s Commercial Team to maximise opportunities and build upon the Railway’s sustained growth and recent successes. Recruitment for the...

Black Friday is the biggest sale event of the year, during which online stores provide up to 90% discounts. According to tradition, Black Friday is the Friday following the American Thanksgiving Day. This year, Black Friday will take place on...