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The Isle of Wight’s countryside could be at increased risk of poor-quality greenfield development unless urgent protections are introduced in upcoming devolution plans, CPRE Isle of Wight has warned. In its official response to the Government’s consultation on a new...

Raw meat being stored in unlabelled carrier bags and foodstuffs being stored at above-limit temperatures - these were just a few of the issues found at Ryde's Navam Tandoori takeaway, which has been slapped with a 1-star rating. Environmental Health...

With the sun shining, Police say that they are receiving an increasing number of reports from residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight who have been subject to rogue traders. Rogue traders are people who call at your door...

There are mounting concerns around the quality of care in Isle of Wight residential homes, a health watchdog has said. In its Intelligence Report for 13th February to 12th March, Healthwatch Isle of Wight also drew attention to a ‘lack...

There is a new stop smoking service provider for the Isle of Wight, aiming to make it even easier for local residents to quit for good and make smoking history across the Island. Thrive Tribe, in partnership with the Isle...

Isle of Wight teenager Arlo Lambie has sadly died after a battle with cancer, his family have announced.  Arlo, from Cowes, was diagnosed with the grade 4 tumour in October after suffering from multiple migraines. What began as a minor...

Isle of Wight rock band 5 Degrees North have been announced as one of the finalists in Platform One’s Wight Noize competition. On Wednesday, 30th April, the band will perform at Strings Bar and Venue where they will compete to...

Senior leaders at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary have welcomed the Government’s new Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, highlighting the Force’s own significant strides in delivering more visible, responsive and community-led policing. The Government has announced that 3,000 additional neighbourhood police...

Just 6 months after a change of management The Taverners in Godshill has suddenly closed its doors. It was in September last year that Tim and Emma Foster announced that they had decided not to renew their lease on the...

Plans to build 8 new houses on land owned by Isle of Wight engineering firm Clark Masts are back on the table. Members of the public have until 7th May to put forward their views on Mr S Bennett of...