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Island Roads is set to carry out a pair of major road improvement projects this month. The first scheme will begin on 8th September and will involve a 2-week upgrade of sections of Ventnor Road in Apse Heath. Once that...

The lack of short stay car parks in Ventnor is placing an 'extra expense' on shoppers and negatively impacting local businesses, according to Isle of Wight councillor Ed Blake. Cllr Blake, who represents Ventnor and St Lawrence, has submitted a...

Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson has launched a scathing attack on Government plans to merge the Isle of Wight with Hampshire. He says the deal is 'offensive' and will strip Islanders of control over key local decisions. The...

Plans have been submitted to install a new illuminated digital billboard on Brading Road in Ryde - a move that would bring the first of its kind to the Ryde area. The proposed D-Poster would be located on the site...

A young gull has died just days after he was reportedly kicked by a group of teenagers in Church Litten Park over the weekend. The incident is said to have taken place on Sunday 31st August, when the gull was...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service’s incoming Chief Fire Officer, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, has now joined the service ahead of formally taking over the helm on 15th September. Sabrina, who was appointed as the service’s first female Chief...

The Isle of Wight could retain its standalone unitary authority under a new 5-council model proposed for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Under the restructure plans, the Isle of Wight would continue to have a separate, standalone unitary authority...

Children and pregnant women are first in line to receive their annual flu vaccination, as the NHS kicks off its autumn vaccine rollout. As well as expectant mums, all children aged 2 to 16 are eligible for the flu vaccine,...

A Graphic Design student from the Isle of Wight College has created a new brand identity for the Isle of Wight Sea Pool following a successful collaboration between the 2 organisations. James Watson, a final-year Level 3 Graphic Design student,...

A carer from Shanklin who was unaware she was disqualified from driving has been handed a further 3-month driving ban. Loretta Meade, 26, of Park Road in Shanklin, admitted driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance when she appeared at...