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Co-wheels, the UK’s only independent national car club operator, has launched its car sharing service on the Isle of Wight with the aim of giving visitors, local businesses and residents access to an affordable, flexible and hassle-free transport option for...

The Isle of Wight Council, in partnership with Amey, is leading the way in employing innovative technology on the Council’s new recycling vehicles, which is designed to prevent accidents involving cyclists and pedestrians.  Larger vehicles such as goods vehicles make...

Island singer songwriter Lauran Hibberd has been nominated in the Best Unsigned Female category of the 2016 Unsigned Music Awards (UMAs). Launched in 2012 the awards have seen more than 35,000 music fans cast their vote including celebrities such as...

Historic England has upgraded the 143 acre landscape at Norris Castle from Grade II to Grade I in recognition of the exceptional nature of the park and garden after new research carried out in partnership with the new owners. The...

UK holiday cottage rental agency, Sykes Cottages, has this week announced a new partnership with The West Bay Club & Spa in Yarmouth. This collaboration will see Sykes Cottages marketing 95 of The West Bay Club’s privately-owned holiday homes, which sleep...

Much to his total surprise, Isle of Wight Festival and Solo Agency founder John Giddings was presented with the Outstanding Contribution accolade at Wednesday night’s Live Music Business Awards. His team had already won Best Festival (over 40,000 capacity) earlier...

A new collaboration with Paramount Pictures UK, sees Visit Isle of Wight’s popular free to download Isle of Fright Ghost Trail app re-launched this Autumn. The app has been updated as part of promotions to celebrate the forthcoming ‘Rings’, a...

Preparation work has begun on a scheme to improve one of the Island’s most distinctive roads - Culver Down Road. The road, which is in very poor condition, will be strengthened and resurfaced in 4 weeks of work by Island Roads. The...

The NSPCC Helpline has seen a 13% increase in the number of contacts it refers to external agencies such as the council and police on the Isle of Wight amid rising reports of neglect. Figures from the 24-hour advice line...

Plans for a Solent Combined Authority took a big step forward as Portsmouth today (Wednesday) became the first council to agree to be part of a formal application to form the new organisation. The decision to apply to government for...