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Lake Parish Councillors have officially opened the newly landscaped public space at New Road, along with upgraded public toilets and a refurbished information panel and notice board, as part of a £200,000 investment. The improvements include family-friendly features, CCTV, and...

6 Islanders looking to take over from Isle of Wight Council stalwart Rodney Downer at an upcoming by-election have set out their stalls. Residents will go to the polls on 10th July to vote in the Wroxall, Lowtherville and Bonchurch...

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight has commissioned employability charity Shaw Trust to launch a free voluntary service, IPS Together, to help residents with mental health challenges find and stay in work. Launching on 1st July, the new Individual Placement...

Lifeline Alarm Systems has added 3 new VW ID Buzz electric vehicles to its fleet, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable practices. The locally owned company, which is celebrating 35 years in business on the Isle of Wight, provides...

A spending plan for major public health services relating to contraception, dementia and cardiovascular disease prevention was agreed by Isle of Wight councillors last week. The adult social care, public health and housing needs committee approved a recommendation to spend...

As music fans sizzled in the sunshine at Seaclose, imagine what it was like for the myriad of chefs slaving away in the kitchens, catering for some 2,000 onsite workers, including 1,000 security personnel. Caterers 'Eat To The Beat', organised...

Both of the Isle of Wight's MPs voted against the controversial Assisted Dying Bill, which passed through the House of Commons on Friday (20th June) with a narrow majority of 314 votes to 291. The proposed legislation, which seeks to...

A popular footpath winding through Spencer Woods in Gurnard is set to receive a welcome upgrade, improving access from Worsley Road down to the beach. From today (Monday), work will begin on the installation of timber steps and boardwalks along...

An innovative cross-sector partnership between Project Seagrass, Blue Parameters and WarrenBoats has enabled the installation of 2 Advanced Sustainable Mooring Systems (ASMS) at Seaview relieving pressure on the Island’s important seagrass habitats. Seagrass meadows play a critical role in keeping...

A public survey asking local people how Sandown’s problem with derelict buildings is affecting their lives was launched by Sandown Town Council on 5th June 2025. After just 11 days it had reached its original target of 1,000 replies. If...