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Time is running out for Island residents to take part in a key survey that could help shape the future of local government across the region. The Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) survey closes this Sunday (27th July), and residents are...

Island Roads is working to quickly reopen a section of the popular Newport to Sandown cycle track, which has been temporarily closed due to safety concerns. An inspection this week found the bridge between Horringford and East Lane (Merstone) contained...

‘Pension funds should be invested ethically’, a motion tabled by a councillor states, following concern over Isle of Wight Council pension fund investments 'potentially complicit' in 'Israeli war crimes'. Councillor Chris Jarman has lodged a plea for the pension fund...

Red Squirrel Property Shop, led by CEO Charlie Panayi, has celebrated a triple win at the Agents Giving Summer Ball 2025, taking home Best Creative Fundraising, Best Company Fundraising, and Best Social Media Campaign. The national event, which recognises outstanding...

Just weeks after her office was blasted as 'not fit for purpose' by senior leaders, Isle of Wight Coroner Caroline Sumeray has been issued a formal warning by the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) for failing to conclude an inquest...

A dental practice in Ryde has announced it now has capacity to take on 250 new NHS patients following the recruitment of 2 full-time dentists, helping to ease pressure on services across the Isle of Wight. Denbigh House on George...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (25th July 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 14036 £100.00 14846 £100.00 1054 £100.00 15983 £100.00 7516 £100.00 6889 £100.00 15699 £100.00 18140 £100.00 14716 £100.00 17990 £100.00 4499

A married Isle of Wight Police Sergeant is facing a misconduct hearing over allegations of an inappropriate and exploitative relationship with a junior colleague over a 17-month period - the latest local officer to be hauled before a misconduct panel....

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 applications...

Tesco has issued an urgent recall on several of its pasta salad products - including those in the popular meal deal - due to the potential presence of Salmonella. The supermarket giant has issued a food safety alert urging customers...