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Go for Growth is renewing its collaboration with the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce, strengthening a shared commitment to supporting local business owners on the Island. The Chamber will be helping to promote Go for Growth’s autumn programme of...

Openreach has started work to build a new broadband network for Shanklin – giving residents and businesses access to fast and reliable broadband. The once-in-a-generation, full-fibre broadband upgrade will let thousands of local people connect multiple devices at gigabit-capable speeds...

A building that houses a garage and workshop with an upstairs apartment could be turned into 4 ‘much-needed’ flats in St Helens. Mr and Mrs Shaw are asking County Hall for permission to convert the former St Helens Service Station...

This week’s Lake North Isle of Wight Council by-election will cost an estimated £5,146, it has been revealed. The poll, to take place on Thursday (2nd October), was called after the resignation of Reform UK’s David Maclean, just months after...

Council officials are recommending that the 473-home West Acre development in Ryde is, once again, given conditional planning approval, with a decision in the long-running saga expected tomorrow (Tuesday). A council report published before tomorrow evening's critical planning committee meeting...

2 main roads through the middle of Ryde are to be improved during the month of October, Island Roads has confirmed. Motorists can expect significant disruption when sections of Green Street are reconstructed and resurfaced in work starting next Monday...

A late 19th-century ‘galloping gig’ pushchair once used by Queen Victoria’s children at Osborne House is set to be auctioned next month. The rare toy carriage, attributed to renowned toymakers George and Joseph Lines, will be offered by Woolley and...

A dedicated Isle of Wight Council officer has been formally recognised for decades of voluntary service with HM Coastguard, marking a significant milestone in both his professional and community life. James Potter, Trading Standards and community safety manager at the...

After more than 10 years, Mountbatten Isle of Wight and Mountbatten Hampshire have said a fond ‘au revoir’ to retiring CEO, Nigel Hartley MBE. Staff, volunteers, friends and supporters gathered to wish him well in his next adventure during an...

The Shell House in East Cowes was once a popular tourist attraction, famous for its detailed seashell decorations and a remarkable local legend. A childhood encounter with royalty may have sparked one of the Isle of Wight’s most unusual artistic...