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The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications...

Reform UK have regained an Isle of Wight Council seat following Bill Nigh's victory in the Lake North by-election tonight (Thursday). The by-election was called after the resignation of Reform councillor David Maclean back in August. Maclean, who won by...

A Newport motorcyclist has been disqualified from driving after clocking 100mph in a 40mph zone, jumping a red light, and riding with a hinged number plate designed to avoid detection. 35-year-old Nathan Larder, of Prospect Road, committed the offences on...

A campaign to introduce official red squirrel warning road signs has been launched by the Red Squirrel Survival Trust (RSST) - a move that could hold particular relevance for the Isle of Wight, one of the last places in England...

Lake Parish Council has marked the official re-opening of the pedestrian rail crossing at Lake Cliff Gardens, reaffirming its commitment to improving public safety and amenities in the parish and across the Island. Councillors joined together to highlight the importance...

Representatives from several of the Isle of Wight’s leading animal charities have come together at the RSPCA Isle of Wight headquarters this week to discuss shared challenges and explore the benefits of closer collaboration.  Charities present at the meeting included...

The Isle of Wight Council voted for a new regional tier of government for Hampshire and the Solent at a full council meeting last night (Wednesday). A total of 26 councillors backed a recommendation to approve ‘in principle’ the establishment...

Flu and COVID-19 vaccination appointments are now available across the Isle of Wight for those who are eligible. COVID-19 vaccinations are available for those aged 75 and over, care home residents, and adults and children aged 6 months and over...

“Let’s quit smoking together” – that’s the message from Smokefree Island, the Island’s stop smoking service, as they announce a series of roadshows across the Island this month, offering you the chance to talk to their team and discover how...

New figures reveal that 2 people a week were killed or seriously injured on the Isle of Wight’s roads during 2024 - with a total of 305 casualties recorded across the year. The latest Department for Transport statistics show a...