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There will be no New Year’s Day fireworks in Sandown in January, organisers have confirmed, as the town’s carnival committee redirects its limited funds towards staging next Summer’s events. The decision follows what Sandown Carnival says has been a 'double-whammy'...

Isle of Wight political leaders have responded to an accusation of failing Sandown, with a community group saying the town has been 'left to rot'. Council leader Phil Jordan and Isle of Wight East Conservative MP Joe Robertson have answered...

A former Isle of Wight nightclub will become a retail unit in an effort to make it more ‘more marketable’ to tenants, amid a lack of demand for a night-time venue. Otium Properties’ plans for a change of use of...

A petition to install traffic lights at a pedestrian crossing in Sandown is gaining traction following a road traffic collision earlier this year and a series of recent near-misses. A petition urging the Isle of Wight Council to install traffic...

Island Roads is set to begin major carriageway reconstruction works on Queens Road, Ryde next week (Monday 20th October), with the project expected to last for approximately 7 working days. The works will affect the stretch of Queens Road between...

The former home of renowned Isle of Wight marine equipment company Spinlock could be transformed into a 5-bedroom family home under new plans submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. BCM Wilson Hill has asked County Hall for a change...

Reform UK councillor Caroline Gladwin has reported fellow Isle of Wight councillor Geoff Brodie to Police - and is calling for his immediate resignation - over alleged bullying at council meetings. Cllr Gladwin has alleged that Cllr Brodie's conduct during...

With a newly awarded ‘Good’ CQC rating and a strong leadership team led by Claire Martin, All Care Isle of Wight is being recognised for delivering high-quality domiciliary care tailored specifically to the needs of each individual. The Isle of...

The Isle of Wight’s tourism and hospitality sector took centre stage at the Conservative Party Conference this week, as East Wight MP Joe Robertson addressed delegates from the main stage. Mr Robertson – who also serves as Parliamentary Private Secretary...

Wightlink is advising its customers that due to road closures in Portsmouth for the AJ Bell Great South Run, there will be temporary changes to its car ferry services between Fishbourne and Portsmouth on Sunday 19th October 2025. Between 10:00...