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Hovertravel has been named as 1 of just 4 finalists for the Access and Inclusivity Award in The Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2017/18, run by Tourism South East. Hovertravel joins 3 other Isle of Wight businesses recognised as finalists...

Cowes Yacht Haven is continuing to advance its improvement programme to reflect its position as the premier venue for the country’s top dry sailing race fleets, with the installation of a new 50 ton hoist and 25 ton boat moving...

Hampshire Constabulary have launched an investigation into the collapse of VIP Cottages, a popular holiday lettings company on the Isle of Wight, following a string of complaints. Over 10 Island cottage owners are currently assisting Police with their enquiries into...

Island Roads is working hard to ensure the project to rebuild and resurface Avenue Road in Freshwater remains on track. The scheme, in partnership with Freshwater Parish Council and the Isle of Wight Council, also includes measures to improve the...

A new approach balancing sensitivity with safety for roadside memorials on the Isle of Wight has been approved. To respect the wishes of the bereaved, the Isle of Wight Council has adopted a new policy which allows low key memorials...

Island Roads’ gritters will be out on the Island’s highways network this Saturday (28th October) but it is not preparation for a cold snap - Island Roads will be undertaking its annual ‘autumn parade’ to help ensure the winter maintenance...

Island Roads will be taking its mobile visitor centre to Ventnor at the end of the month to explain to residents more about a forthcoming major scheme to improve sections of Steephill Court Road and Castle Court. The scheme, which...

Visit Isle of Wight is calling for walk leaders for next years Isle of Wight Walking Festival. The popular event, which only took place in 2017 thanks to last minute help from the Island’s tourist board, is set to bring...

Police across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are stepping up operations to target poaching, hare coursing and other rural crimes. These damaging illegal activities increase during late Autumn following the cutting of crops and as the hours of darkness...

Hampshire and Isle of Wight community welfare charity The Blue Lamp Trust is celebrating after generous donations have resulted in the charity being able to purchase a van to operate its Bobby Scheme on the Island. Previously the ‘Bobby Fitter’...