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A project to resurface the Main Road through Chillerton is progressing well, according to Island Roads. The 2km section between Highwood Lane and Chillerton Barns is being improved in an Island Roads project that began recently and is expected to...

The Isle of Wight Green Party has opened nominations for its Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for the next General Election. Last June's election saw the Green candidate increase their support by 37% from 2015, and achieve the second highest Green vote...

Barratt Developments, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, has appointed Jon Green as managing director for its Southampton-based division. The division includes developments in Hampshire, Dorset, the Isle of Wight and West Sussex and Jon has said he...

2 of Southern Vectis' most popular services have been named among the nation’s 6 most scenic bus routes. In the first survey of its kind, Bus Users UK asked passengers to vote for their most spectacular routes - and the...

The volunteer crew of Yarmouth RNLI were called into action yesterday evening (Saturday) to assist a motorboat with mechanical issues in Totland Bay. At 17:25 the All Weather Lifeboat (ALB) made its way from Yarmouth Harbour around the coast to...

It was a tight squeeze but Wightlink’s flagship St Clare accommodated some of its heaviest loads earlier this week when an Ivatt locomotive and its coal tender crossed the Solent to take part in the Isle of Wight Steam Railway’s...

A programme to give expectant mothers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight a broader choice over their care has now helped more than 3,800 women. The Maternity Choice and Personalisation Pioneer programme was first introduced in the area last...

Isle of Wight landmark attraction The Needles is getting ready for summer this week, following a winter and spring of investment. Over £10,000 of improvements have been made at the popular tourist destination ready for the high tourist season. Half-term...

Underwater survey work has commenced in Cowes Harbour in preparation for a new piled layby berth, which Red Funnel is building on the eastern side of the channel for use by its new freight ferry when it enters service next...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely urged the government to recognise the importance of investment in the Island Line when he spoke in a parliamentary rail debate this week. Bob told the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling yesterday (Thursday) that he...