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As part of the modernisation and investment programme taking place across the Post Office network, a brand new Post Office will open at Central Convenience Store, Osborne Garage in East Cowes on Friday 26th January at 13:00. The new branch...

Island MP Bob Seely has welcomed government plans to consult on a new independent body to uphold environmental standards in England after Brexit. Groups and campaigners will get a chance to frame a world-leading statutory organisation to give the environment...

The Isle of Wight Council, in partnership with Amey, is urging residents to make the most of their food recycling collections service. According to Recycle Now, UK householders throw away 7.3million tonnes of food each year. This is the equivalent...

Island Roads is adopting an innovative solution to reduce traffic disruption during work to strengthen a road bridge in the centre of Porchfield. The bridge supporting the main road over Rodge Brook needs strengthening work to ensure it meets the...

Hovertravel are to increase the frequency of early morning crossings between Ryde and Southsea on Monday mornings throughout November and December. The cross-Solent operator has said that it's recognised that in recent weeks the 06:15 and 06:45 services on Monday mornings...

South Western Railway have revealed that the Island's 80-year-old trains could be replaced with a diesel, battery or flywheel powered locomotive, a tram or even a guided bus lane. The train operator, which took over the running of Island Line...

Cllr Dave Stewart meeting Prime Minster Theresa May earlier this year The Conservative Administration at County Hall is already ‘delivering for the Island’ - that is the message from Group Leader Councillor Dave Stewart as the Tories reach their 6-month...

The Government must act urgently to change the law to help local economies protect themselves in the face of today’s rapidly evolving terror threat, according to a new report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).    The report, ‘Small business...

Hampshire Constabulary have launched their Firearms Surrender today (Monday), giving people the chance to hand in any firearms or ammunition which have come into their possession for whatever reason. The surrender runs until Sunday 26th November and is part of...

Island Roads are busy turning Lake Hill into a Bee-friendly highway. Special ceremic tubes are being incorporated into the retaining wall between Brownlow Road and Ranelagh Road as part of work to repair the structure. These tubes will provide ‘homes’...