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A bungalow replacement scheme in the West Wight village of Freshwater has been waved through in the face of resistance from a local parish council. Dr Jane Worlock’s development proposal at 7 Chine Close in Freshwater was accepted by County...

One of the Isle of Wight’s most famous landmarks – the dramatic chalk stacks of The Needles – was officially secured for the nation on 13th September 1975, 50 years ago today. The deal ended years of uncertainty over the...

The Daisy Bus is being reborn as the Daisy Ring Bus thanks to a new community initiative. When Wessex Cancer Support unexpectedly withdrew the Daisy Bus service on 20th August – giving less than three weeks’ notice – it left...

Ryde is about to get a taste of India as Spice Lounge opens on Monday 15th September at 49 High Street. The restaurant is the creation of a partnership between Johir Uddin, Saidur Rahman, Azizul Islam, and Suhel Ahmed, a...

Over £60,000 in Isle of Wight Council spending on consultants for advice on the Floating Bridge’s future has been criticised as “totally unnecessary” and “crazy”. A Freedom of Information request by the Local Democracy Reporting Service revealed £60,257.08 was spent...

British kitesurfer and thrill-seeker Jake Scrace has set a new Guinness World Record by reaching 1,587ft in a kitesurf tow-up above the iconic Needles. Scrace – already known for daring stunts such as kite-surfing over Worthing Pier – was pulled...

Emergency services rushed to Ryde Pier yesterday evening after a woman jumped into the water from the railway tracks. Police were called at 18:51 yesterday, to reports of a concern for welfare at Ryde Pier after a woman stood on...

Isle of Wight teenager Cassidy Ley has taken centre stage at CarFest 2025, sharing her inspiring story with thousands of festivalgoers as an ambassador for Naomi House & Jacksplace. Cassidy, who is living with a terminal diagnosis, is a regular...

Opposition is mounting against a proposal for 5 new ‘high quality’ houses next to a former Isle of Wight train station, ahead of a decision next month. In recent weeks, applicants Stratton and Raben have faced growing pushback to their...

Islanders are being reminded that their library card now offers even more value, thanks to recent updates to the Isle of Wight Library Service’s digital offerings. The popular BorrowBox app, already well-used for borrowing eBooks and eAudiobooks, has now expanded...