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New temporary road closures will be in force each evening throughout this year's Cowes Week, amid growing public safety concerns and new guidance for major events. The closures, which will be in place from 18:00-01:00 daily, are aimed at protecting...

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...

A Ryde man who crashed his motorcycle in Binstead while over the drug drive limit has been handed a lengthy driving ban and a community order. Oakley Shaw-Lusted, 21, of St Georges Close, appeared before magistrates for sentencing earlier this...

By Charlie Panayi, CEO, Red Squirrel Property Shop www.redsquirrelpropertyshop.co.uk There’s been a lot of noise lately about changes to the rental sector, and lots of what I’ve heard has been completely false! Renters’ Reform, energy rules, no-fault evictions going, the...

Island Roads is reminding residents of major improvement work the Cement Mills Viaduct, a vital section of the Cowes to Newport cycle track. Under the work, Island Roads will replace nearly 100 panels of the viaduct’s deck. These panels are...

Island businesses have proved themselves ‘sheets ahead’ when it comes to supporting a bowel awareness campaign/toilet roll appeal. The Your Loo Could Save You campaign to raise awareness of bowel cancer symptoms and get Islanders taking the poo test when...

A planning battle over ‘visually intrusive’ new carports on the edge of an Isle of Wight village has gone to appeal. Mr J. Knight and Mrs N. Moore are contesting the council’s refusal of their revised applications for carports at...

The Isle of Wight Council is inviting applications for the 2025 round of its small grants programme, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses across the Island, with a total of £150,000 available. Grants of £15,000 to £50,000 are available for...

A 4-bedroom house could replace empty office space in the centre of Newport. Zen Transformations has sought prior approval for a change of use of 29 Pyle Street in Newport. The town centre property has been vacant for more than...

Residents in Wootton, Whippingham and Arreton are celebrating following the final confirmation that their battle against plans for gravel extraction in Wootton has been won. The land at Palmers Farm that was to be used for gravel extraction was sold recently...