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The Island's MP has said that yesterday's (Tuesday's) Spring Statement convincingly spells out economic success of the current Government and that sound financial management is good news for the Isle of Wight. Standing in the House of Commons yesterday, Chancellor...

Councillors on the Isle of Wight will next week consider a proposal to create a combined fire authority, which would cover Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. At present, the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is...

The current number of councillors should remain unchanged at 40, the Isle of Wight Council has recommended. An anonymous survey alongside other research by the local authority analysed workload and committee commitments and found the current number was right for...

Administrative delays caused by the snow have led to the postponement of tonight's (Tuesday’s) meeting of the Isle of Wight Council’s Planning Committee. The adverse weather earlier this month affected the distribution of letters to people who commented on the...

A worldwide audience will now get the chance to see the stunning views over one of the world’s most famous sailing arenas at Cowes, thanks to the installation of an Isle of Wight Webcams camera. A new HD webcam, which...

Vehicle technician Dave Parkes is celebrating after being named 'Employee of the Year' by Isle of Wight bus operator, Southern Vectis. Dave, who is regarded by colleagues as the ‘heart and soul of the company’, was presented with his award...

VIDEO: Leslies Motors have handed over a brand new Toyota Prius to the Isle of Wight Council to help the authority understand how best to plan for the future when it comes to motoring and the local environment. The Isle...

Red Funnel’s apprenticeship programme turns 10 this year and continues to provide a platform for individuals to achieve a career in the maritime industry.   In 2008, Red Funnel embarked on a concept to grow its own talent when it realised...

A former Isle of Wight retained firefighter, who loyally served his local community for over 30 years, has spoken out about the controversial proposed changes to the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. It has been put forward to the...

Ryde Town Councillors have agreed to award the Freedom of Ryde to local resident John Ackroyd in recognition of his remarkable lifelong contribution to engineering and invention. Since starting as a 16-year-old apprentice at Saunders Roe in 1953, John has played...