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This coming Sunday (29th April) will see the second cruise ship this year moor off Cowes, thanks to work by Cowes Harbour Commission and Visit Isle of Wight. It’s hoped that cruise passengers will enjoy the Isle of Wight’s famous...

The Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce has appointed Steven Holbrook as its new Chief Executive. After an extensive recruitment process, where the calibre of applications for the post was exceptionally high, Steven was invited to take on the role...

Supt. Jackson with Pauline Cake and Ernie Superintendent Sarah Jackson has praised members of the public and the officers under her command for their work to help people on the Isle of Wight. Police officers, police community support officers (PCSO’s),...

Red Funnel has announced the appointment of Fran Collins as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 11th June 2018, as Kevin George, the previous CEO, moves to be Red Funnel Group Chairman. Fran joins Red Funnel from...

Bob Seely MP has welcomed an independent review into the performance of the new South Western Railway franchise, which runs the Island Line. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has ordered the investigation following concerns about SWR’s capability since taking over and...

The Isle of Wight Council is taking measures to prevent queueing at Lynnbottom Tip at Downend, but they aren't reverting the opening times back to normal summer hours. The slip road outside the household waste and recycling centre, which has...

Red Funnel has announced a range of Isle of Wight ferry travel discounts for members of the Armed Forces. The offers, which are valid year-round, include savings on vehicle and foot passenger travel and are available for anyone with an...

The Federation of Nettlestone and Newchurch Primary School secured second place in last night's (Tuesday's) J Rock event at the Portsmouth Guildhall with their performance 'Search for the immortal soul'. A total of 11 schools from across Hampshire and the...

MP Bob Seely is urging Island residents to take part in the latest National Rural Crime Network survey. Respondents will be asked about rural crime where they live and work and the last survey found the financial cost of offences...

Island MP Bob Seely has welcomed a government consultation on banning single use plastics straws, cotton bud stems and stirrers in England. It is estimated that 8.5 billion plastic straws were thrown away in the UK every year. Environment Secretary...