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The popular Classic Buses, Beer and Walks Weekend will be returning to the Isle of Wight in just 3 weeks' time on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th October 2018. The event is now regarded as one of the best of...

A large amount of building waste and tiles, which potentially contain asbestos, has been found dumped at the entrance to the Tennyson Trail in the West Wight. Members of Badger Trust Isle of Wight made the shocking discovery at 17:15...

BCM's Oliver Cooper A Government consultation on the effectiveness of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and how the system could be improved is the perfect opportunity to press for a change of attitude to historic listed buildings. With almost 2,500 listed...

The Forestry Commission is advising members of the public that both Firestone Copse and Parkhurst Forest car parks will need to be closed temporarily during some of next week for essential resurfacing works. It is expected that the car park...

Construction work on the Island's brand new KFC drive-thru in Lake is progressing well, with things on track for an opening later this year. Work on the new 250 square metre restaurant is well underway with the main structure now...

This article is dated from 2018 and was accurate at the time of publication. As of 2023, Salterns Holiday Village is not for sale. Salterns Holiday Village Cottages, located in Seaview on the Isle of Wight, is up for sale....

Ryde Town Council has published a draft document that sets out its position on key issues regarding the future of the town. The document, referred to as an Outline Position Statement, was approved by the Council’s Planning Committee on 11th...

Visit Isle of Wight has announced that Warner Leisure Hotels are to continue to sponsor the Isle of Wight Walking Festival, ensuring the success and encouraging growth of the annual event. The Isle of Wight Walking Festival is one of...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely is to seek feedback from the Island’s farmers on the Government’s new Agriculture Bill. Bob will write to the local National Farmers' Union over the proposed legislation which maps out how agriculture will function...

The team at Liz Earle in Ryde were delighted to welcome Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex to their visionary head office, The Green House, yesterday (Thursday). As well as officially naming the new Wightlink ferry, as previously reported...