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Government inspectors have concluded that the Isle of Wight Council’s proposed housing target of 453 dwellings per year is not sound and must be increased to at least 703 dwellings annually, prompting questions about the future of the Island Planning...

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...

Iced Inspirations, a staple of Ryde’s High Street since 1995, will close its doors next month as owners Kathie and Keith move operations fully online. The much-loved shop opened some 30 years ago and has been a key part on...

A fatal man overboard incident involving a disabled sailor off Cowes has led to national safety recommendations and significant changes to operations at the Andrew Cassell Foundation, following a Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) report into the tragedy. 43-year-old Elizabeth...

Isle of Wight born-and-raised sailors, Diana Vega and Faith Nordbruch, have been selected to help lead a team of non-professionals around the globe in the upcoming edition of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.  The duo will each take...

Newport-based workwear and merchandise supplier IDML has fulfilled all uniform and branded clothing needs for Robin Hill Adventure Park, supporting the popular Isle of Wight attraction for its relaunch. IDML, located on the Dodnor Industrial Estate, has over 35 years...

Monday 14th April – Friday 18th April 2024 • Shane Burt, 36, of Alfred Street, Ryde pleaded guilty to drug driving (cannabis). He was banned from driving for 12 months, fined £120 and ordered to pay costs of £85 with...

25 of Yarmouth RNLI’s volunteers - both on and off shore - received their King’s Coronation medals, presented by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight and President of the Isle of Wight Lifeboat Board, Susie Sheldon, last Thursday...

Newport IW FC will start next season at the Zilch Waste Stadium (Westwood Park) - the home ground of Cowes Sports FC - as Newport's new ground at Whippingham won't be ready in time. Newport ('Port') and Cowes Sports ('the...

The Department for Transport has agreed to look at the pricing, timetables and reliability of Isle of Wight ferries following an important roundtable meeting in Cowes yesterday (Wednesday). Maritime Minister Mike Kane MP joined local MPs Joe Robertson and Richard...