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The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council...

Fire service chiefs, conservation organisations and land managers are urging the public to help protect the Isle of Wight countryside following last week's devastating wildfire at Headon Warren.

Islanders will have the chance to witness a rare partial solar eclipse at sunset in just under 2 weeks' time.

The crew of a rowing boat rescued off the coast of Brook on Saturday have thanked the emergency services and local community for coming to their aid.

Residents and visitors are being reminded to dispose of fishing hooks, line and other tackle responsibly.

The number of food premises overdue a hygiene inspection on the Isle of Wight has been slashed by over 80% over the last few years.

Ryde Neighbourhood Board has unanimously decided not to pursue the acquisition of Ryde Town Hall and Theatre after concluding it would be too financially risky.

"The Isle of Wight is ahead of the curve... We have already been bringing organisations together to build stronger pathways into good jobs".

Ryde Neighbourhood Board has doubled its community grants fund to £200,000 after receiving strong interest from organisations seeking to deliver projects across the town.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service continues to lose more on-call firefighters each year than it can recruit, prompting fresh concerns.