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Two of the Isle of Wight’s largest GP practices - Newport Health Centre and Cowes Medical Centre - have announced plans to merge by the end of 2025 in a move aimed at strengthening patient care and service access. The...

Nearly 7-months after it was severely damaged by fire, Gurnard's The Portland Inn is set to reopen tonight (Saturday). The popular public house, located on Worsley Road in Gurnard, is set to reopen at 17:00. To mark the occasion, live...

Island Roads gritters will be out on the network this weekend in preparation for the winter season. Each year Island Roads holds its ‘autumn parade’ which is a chance for drivers to re-acquaint themselves with routes and get used to...

A trio of councillors from both sides of the River Medina made a heartfelt case for replacing Floating Bridge 6 to the Isle of Wight Council earlier this week (16th October). Before a debate and decision to press ahead with...

Godshill Primary School has admitted its communication with parents over a major change to nursery provision ‘has not been clear or timely enough’ after backlash over a planned age range shift. Godshill Primary School, located on School Road in the...

A former Isle of Wight College apprentice has turned his training into a thriving business, opening his own garage and showcasing the success of local apprenticeships. Joe Moore, from Bembridge, left school at 16 and trained as a mechanic through...

Arreton Primary School, which narrowly avoided closure earlier this year, has had a somewhat ‘turbulent year’ according to Ofsted inspectors. Ofsted recently graded Arreton Primary as ‘good’ for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management, but ‘requires improvement’...

A 19th-century Isle of Wight fort will undergo a works scheme to enhance its appearance and maintain the building for future generations. Wildheart Residential Management’s Listed Building Consent application for repair works at the Grade I listed Golden Hill Fort...

Newport-based St James Clinic has been named a finalist in the prestigious Private Dentistry Awards 2025, marking a major recognition for the family-run dental practice on the Isle of Wight. The practice has been shortlisted in 2 competitive categories -...

The Isle of Wight Council will press ahead with a plan to replace Floating Bridge 6, rather than modify the existing chain ferry. Economy, regeneration, transport and infrastructure committee (ERTIC) members last night (Thursday) voted to ‘assess market interest around...