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A total of 135 more Islanders were in work last month compared to April, as the Island's summer season gears up. The Office for National Statistics have today released figures which show the number of Island residents claiming the unemployment...

Major sewer works in Ryde to help tackle a reoccurring flooding problem for residents and businesses in and around The Strand have been delayed by up to three months. Back in November - 7 months ago today - Southern Water started work...

More than 90% of people agree with the principle of the regeneration of East Cowes, according to the results of a public consultation survey.  East Cowes Regeneration, a collection of local organisations working together to rejuvenate the town, held a public...

Wightlink have been named as among the UK's best group travel operators, as voted for by the personal experiences of those within the group travel industry. The prestigious accolade was revealed at the UK Group Travel Awards at a gala...

The Isle of Wight Council is working with a national charity to recruit school governors from professional and business backgrounds. SGOSS - Governors for Schools, is funded by the Department for Education and will be coming to the Island between 22...

Seaside communities are being urged to create dedicated Coastal Community Teams to drive forward economic regeneration and a long-term vision, by new Coastal Communities Minister Mark Francois today(Tuesday). The Government is providing over £1m to set up 110 Coastal Community...

Novum Law, the specialist personal injury and medical negligence law firm, has strengthened its team on the Isle of Wight with the promotion of Darren O’Sullivan to Partner. The recent appointment reflects strong business results which have been achieved by...

A special citizenship ceremony has been held at Carisbrooke Castle for five local residents as part of celebrations to mark the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta. The five people were officially invested as British citizens in a private ceremony in the castle's museum with...

A woman from Enfield in Middlesex is celebrating after winning a national competition to win a trip to the Isle of Wight for a family of four. Janet Cutts's name was picked out of the hat in the Telegraph's competition,...

One of the world’s largest yacht races and an appearance by Johnny Depp’s stunt double are amongst the highlights of a two-week seaside festival returning to the Isle of Wight this month. The Festival of The Sea, which was created...