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Residents are being reminded that there is still time to take part in Island Roads’ annual customer survey to feedback on the range of highway services being carried out on the Island. The survey is part of a range of...

An inquest has concluded that the death of local fisherman Stephen Kitcher, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while fishing near Newport in 2022, was the result of misadventure. The 47-year-old father-of-3 was found deceased inside a camping tent -...

A gull with a hook embedded in its mouth was rescued from Cowes Enterprise College yesterday (Tuesday), thanks to quick action by staff, Friends of the Animals and Carisbrooke Vets. The bird was discovered with the hook lodged in its...

Isle of Wight-born rower Louis Attrill brought Olympic gold home on 24th September 2000. Exactly 25 years ago, Attrill stood atop the Olympic podium in Sydney, clutching gold as part of Great Britain’s men’s eight crew. The victory remains one...

The Isle of Wight Council is once again backing National Recycle Week, encouraging residents to do their bit for the environment. Now in its 22nd year, Recycle Week runs until 28th September and celebrates the positive steps taken by individuals...

East Cowes Town Council is inviting residents to take part in a new round of public consultations aimed at gathering views on key local issues and future priorities for the town. To ensure every resident has the chance to share...

Hands-on community creativity is helping to transform futures for marine wildlife thanks to Isle of Wight-based eco-engineers Artecology and a new research collaboration with the University of Plymouth. Artecology, the Sandown design team behind the award-winning Vertipools innovation, has confirmed...

Following reports that the Government is planning to hand more powers to the new Mayor for Hampshire and the Solent, East Wight MP Joe Robertson has written to the Labour Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, asking her to set out her...

Isle of Wight-based Teemill has been recognised with a prestigious national award at this year’s Licensing Awards in London. The company took home the Best Sustainable Licensed Product accolade at a glittering ceremony at Grosvenor House Hotel on 16th September,...

A row has broken out after last week’s controversial local government reorganisation (LGR) vote, with one councillor criticising the Isle of Wight Council’s leader and chair. East Cowes independent Cllr Karl Love accused County Hall leader Phil Jordan of not...