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The Isle of Wight Council voted for a new regional tier of government for Hampshire and the Solent at a full council meeting last night (Wednesday). A total of 26 councillors backed a recommendation to approve ‘in principle’ the establishment...

Flu and COVID-19 vaccination appointments are now available across the Isle of Wight for those who are eligible. COVID-19 vaccinations are available for those aged 75 and over, care home residents, and adults and children aged 6 months and over...

“Let’s quit smoking together” – that’s the message from Smokefree Island, the Island’s stop smoking service, as they announce a series of roadshows across the Island this month, offering you the chance to talk to their team and discover how...

New figures reveal that 2 people a week were killed or seriously injured on the Isle of Wight’s roads during 2024 - with a total of 305 casualties recorded across the year. The latest Department for Transport statistics show a...

Residents in Lake North will go to the polls today (Thursday) to choose their next Isle of Wight councillor, following the resignation of Reform UK’s David Maclean just months after being elected. All of the UK’s major political parties are...

Monday 22nd September – Friday 26th September 2025 • Steven Tuckey, 45, of Hill Rise Avenue, Ryde – found guilty of stalking a police officer by sending abusive emails and publicly naming him, and also found guilty of damaging a...

45-year-old Steven Tuckey has been handed a suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of stalking a police detective and damaging the front door of Newport Police Station. Tuckey, of Hillrise Avenue in Binstead, appeared before the Isle of Wight...

Work has finally started on the long-derelict building at the corner of Fitzroy Street and Station Avenue in Sandown, nearly a year after the owners were prosecuted by the Isle of Wight Council for failing to maintain the land. The...

Captiva Homes has officially launched the Captiva Academy, welcoming its first apprentices onto site – with a helping hand from national builders’ merchant Jewson, who have sponsored each apprentice with their very own toolkit. The launch took place at Sovereign...

Plans for the new West Acre Park housing development in Ryde were conditionally approved by the Isle of Wight Council's planning committee yesterday evening (Tuesday). A total of 7 councillors voted to grant Captiva Homes consent - again - for...