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An Isle of Wight beach has been named as one of the most unique in the world by Tripadvisor.com, placing it alongside destinations in Brazil, Chile and Hawaii.
Read moreDetailsSouthern Vectis engineering technician Sam Wenman is celebrating this week after being named employee of the year by the Isle of Wight bus operator.
Read moreDetailsPlans to convert a long-shuttered Shanklin hotel into 6 flats have drawn objections, with fears the homes would be unaffordable and harm seafront trade.
Read moreDetailsA multi-use hub providing meals, community events and job training could be installed within the grounds of a Sandown school, under new planning proposals submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsLocal residents, businesses and community groups are invited to attend the first in a series of drop-in sessions hosted by the Ryde Neighbourhood Board to learn more about the town’s ambitious new 10-Year Vision.
Read moreDetailsMcDonald's, Costa, Aldi and Superdrug are all set for St George's - with rumours B&M will open a new out-of-town store too!
Read moreDetailsPlans have been submitted by EON for an 8-bay electric vehicle charging forecourt - the first of its kind on the Isle of Wight.
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight Council has been questioned over whether it has a plan to tackle the Island’s lack of ‘truly affordable’ social housing. Councillor Peter Spink, the Empowering Islanders member for Freshwater North and Yarmouth, broached the subject at...
Read moreDetailsLionheart School in Newport has been graded ‘Strong’ in 4 key areas following a full Ofsted inspection.
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