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A brownfield site in an Isle of Wight town centre will be redeveloped with two new semi-detached houses. Planners have accepted Mr P. Dempsey’s revised plans to build two two-bedroomed properties at 11 – 13 Scarrots Lane, Newport. The homes...

A 65-year-old man from Sandown is set to stand trial next year after denying charges of driving following the revocation of his licence and driving without insurance. Paul Starr, of Stower Place in Sandown, appeared before the Isle of Wight...

Meet Kim Rose this September as he brings his exclusive roadshow, insights from decades in jewellery, and tales from his remarkable life to the island. Kim has spent more than 40 years in the jewellery trade, specialising in antique and...

An Isle of Wight village’s Church of England primary school has kept up ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ outcomes since an inspection over 5 years ago. Pupils ‘enjoy attending’, ‘achieve well’ and can ‘take up the many available enrichment opportunities’ at Bembridge...

A bid to build 16 retirement park homes on the edge of the Isle of Wight’s county town has been refused due to the development being ‘cramped’ and ‘out of character’. The council rejected Luxury Retirement Living’s proposal for nine...

The Isle of Wight has long been celebrated for its rich maritime heritage, but few realise the Island's crucial role in 2 of the most extraordinary feats in ocean rowing history. At the heart of this story are two vessels:...

New figures from the Chief Coroner’s Annual Report reveal that in 2024 a total of 422 coroner cases on the Isle of Wight were over 12-months old. The data, published in the Chief Coroner’s Annual Report to the Lord Chancellor...

Island Roads and the Isle of Wight Council have announced more details of the forthcoming work to re-open Belgrave Road in Ventnor. Having completed much of the necessary design and investigation work, residents can expect to see more on-site activity...

One of the Isle of Wight’s most recognisable diesel locomotives is set to return home after 27 years away and a full restoration. Class 03 shunter No. 03 179, built at British Rail’s Swindon works in 1962, spent its early...

A bungalow replacement scheme in the West Wight village of Freshwater has been waved through in the face of resistance from a local parish council. Dr Jane Worlock’s development proposal at 7 Chine Close in Freshwater was accepted by County...