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Cllr Dave Stewart Councillors from across the Isle of Wight Council have come together to put forward a proposal for the appointment of the committee chair positions and so avoid contested elections for the positions that soured last year’s Annual...

Conservative MP Iain Duncan Smith received a standing ovation at this evening's (Friday's) Vote Leave rally at Christ the King College in Newport. Around 150 people gathered to listen to the Vote Leave campaigner as he took to the stage...

Red Funnel has won a 2016 Customer Contact Innovation Award, celebrating the company's focus on customers, staff and community to drive both business growth and social media engagement. Organised by The Forum, the prestigous 2016 Customer Contact Innovation Awards honoured...

Healthwatch Isle of Wight, an independent watchdog for local health and care services, recently launched its annual prioritisation survey and the deadline of 31st May to make sure your voice counts is fast approaching. The survey consists of a list of...

Works to resurface Leeson Road and Newport Road - the main roads in and out of Ventnor - will be undertaken by Island Roads overnight in order to reduce disruption to road users. Work began on a 7-night scheme at...

The Island's MP, Andrew Turner has fulfilled a pledge to donate £4,164 - the net amount of the 10% pay rise he received at the beginning of this Parliament - to charities and other good causes on the Island. Mr...

Cowes RNLI launched for the second time in 10 hours this morning (Thursday) to assist a fishing boat near East Cowes. The lifeboat was tasked to launch by Solent Coastguard at 08:10 when the fishing boat 'Georgia' declared a pan...

Some 30 beaches across the South East of England will now be flying flags that tell the public they are among the best beaches in the country - including 4 on the Isle of Wight. Keep Britain Tidy has awarded...

With Dementia Awareness Week well underway (15 – 21 May), the Earl Mountbatten Hospice have announced that it has received funding to enhance the knowledge and skills of staff, volunteers and the Island community in supporting people with the condition. Around 120...

Southern Vectis is extending its ticketing options for younger passengers by introducing child and young adult bundles for 5, 15 and 30 days on its popular smartcard - The Key.  Southern Vectis' General Manager, Matt Kitchin said: “We’re delighted by...