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A two-month consultation is underway into housing-related support services provided by the council. The consultation is seeking people’s views to help ensure the appropriate services are provided to those in need at best value. An online questionnaire can be found...

Aldi’s bid to build a new neighbourhood food store at Spithead Business Centre in Lake have moved one step forward, with the retailer lodging a planning application with the Isle of Wight Council with the hope of starting work as early...

Admissions data for the Isle of Wight’s secondary schools has been published by the Isle of Wight Council, revealing a significant split in the popularity of schools. Figures show that this year 91% of parents have been allocated their first choice...

Many disabled people in the South East face being cut off from society and having to overcome major barriers to make and sustain friendships, a new report from disability charity Sense warns this week. Research commissioned by Sense shows that...

Help to Buy, the government’s flagship housing scheme, has helped 152 people on the Isle of Wight buy a new home since it was created, new figures have revealed. Help to Buy was created in 2013 to support hard-working taxpayers who...

Bestival organisers are showing the love for the ladies by hosting a variety of truly world class women this year who are set to strut their stuff at Robin Hill in September. Long-time Besti-friend, Charli XCX, is heading back to Bestival this year alongside Lianne La Havas,...

Two long standing members of Isle of Wight NHS Trust Board are to step down this year, it has been announced. Non-Executive Director, Sue Wadsworth (pictured left), whose Board appointment comes to an end on 31st March 2015, is moving to...

A staggering £3870 has been raised for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance by the 14th annual Christmas lights display at Long Lane in Newport, setting a new all-time record for fundraisers Terry and Sue Ramplin. Hundreds upon hundreds...

The largest cruise ship based in Britain sailed into Southampton this morning (Friday) ahead of being officially named by HRH Queen Elizabeth next week. Britannia ruled the waves and she made her way up The Solent, passing Ryde at 11:00...

Registered voters in Brading will be able to vote on the proposed new neighbourhood development plan for the area at a special local referendum on Thursday 19th March. Electors in the area have been sent a poll card notifying them...