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Islanders are being invited to take part in a region-wide survey that will help shape the future of local government. The Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) survey gives everyone the chance to share their views on how councils could be restructured...

A Sandown man became 'obsessed' with his ex-partner, making up to 89 calls a day and throwing bottles at her car, a court has heard Paul Cheverton, 35, of Medeway in Sandown, admitted a single count of harassment without violence...

“I feel there is a serious risk to life" - these are the stark words of Freshwater South’s new councillor, who issued a warning at a public meeting about the iconic Military Road this week. Addressing attendees at Freshwater’s West...

A new discounted Islander ferry ticket valid for late-night and early-morning crossings has launched this week, thanks to work between the Solent Transport User Group and Wightlink. Sunset Flyer, which has been rolled out today (Tuesday), is valid on the...

Action is finally set to get underway on Belgrave Road in Ventnor, with works due to start next week to remove loose rock and vegetation from the unstable cliff face that collapsed back in March. A rockfall on 7th March...

3 former Royal Marines hovercraft, which have been gaining attention in Ryde for the past few months, have been sold to the Pakistan Navy. The Landing Craft Air Cushion hovercraft were decommissioned from service in 2021, with Griffon Marine -...

Planned works on a railway bridge in Sandown will see a lane closed overnight for 4 nights next week, with temporary traffic lights in place to manage traffic flow. Network Rail will be carrying out improvement works on Sandown Girder...

The Isle of Wight Council has blasted a recent spate of vandalism that has left parks and play areas across the Isle of Wight damaged, affecting the enjoyment of these valued community spaces for local families. As previously reported by...

Ryde will burst into colour and culture on Saturday (5th July) as the 2025 Isle of Wight Mardi Gras brings folklore, tradition and community spirit to the streets. This year’s event will see 24 schools and community groups take part,...

Local music establishment, Strings Bar & Venue, has unveiled a new partnership with BBC Introducing Solent to bring upcoming artists from across the South to perform at the grassroots venue. The monthly events, called ‘Sounds of The South’, will be...