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“We demand that rocks on our roads are removed in seven days” - that is what a newly launched petition from a 'very angry Ventnor' is calling for. James Milburn’s 38 Degrees appeal, which has gathered over 150 signatures since...

Thousands packed the streets of Ryde yesterday evening (Thursday) to enjoy the town’s main carnival procession, one of the most anticipated events in the Isle of Wight’s carnival calendar. The colourful and energetic parade brought together a wide range of...

A proposal for 4 ‘much-needed’ new homes in the village of Niton is facing resistance from members of the public. Planners have so far received 16 objections to Domusea Developments’ plans for 4 semi-detached houses with an access road, parking,...

Pan Estate chip shop Ozze’s Plaice is now under new ownership, as Steve and Elvie Cooper take the reins from long-time owners Osman and Andrene Mehmet. The handover took place on Thursday (28th August), after a packed farewell evening on...

July was the busiest month on record for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA), with crews responding to 274 emergency incidents across the region. The charity’s doctors, paramedics, dispatchers and pilots operate 365 days a year to attend...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (29th August 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 10685 £100.00 17827 £100.00 17013 £100.00 11152 £100.00 13009 £100.00 1905 £100.00 2986 £100.00 17462 £100.00 3378 £100.00 18369 £100.00 16035

A new 40mph speed limit is coming into force through Hale Common today (Friday) as part of the Department for Transport-funded Safer Roads Fund project - but questions remain about how the Council is going about implementing the scheme. Speed...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council. They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the applications...

Matej Gruber, who tragically lost his life when his van overturned near Cranmore in 2022, died from traumatic head injuries, an inquest has concluded. The 45-year-old carpenter, of Mayfield Drive in Newport, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the...

Bus users across the Isle of Wight will see changes to Southern Vectis fares from Sunday (31st August), with increases across a number of ticket types including Rover Tickets, Freedom Passes and multi-day bundles. While all single fares will remain...