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Difficulties accessing GP appointments, further problems with hospital car park ticket machines and dental costs are key issues facing Isle of Wight health services. Healthwatch Isle of Wight’s January to February Intelligence Report found rising discontent among health and social...

From 1st April 2025, any property on the Isle of Wight which is classed as a furnished second home will be charged a premium of 100% council tax - as the Council looks to crack down on those making money...

After 9 years at the helm, Ben Willows will leave UKSA this Summer to take a new role with RS Marine Group. Ben started at UKSA as a teenager over 20 years ago, as a seasonal watersports instructor, and was...

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced her intention to stand in the first mayoral elections for the new strategic authority. Hampshire and the Solent region was successful in applying to be part of the Labour Government’s devolution fast-track...

Motorists face a further 7 weeks of disruption in the Wootton area as utility company SGN progress their gas works to Park Road, which will be shut in both directions until 9th May. It was in February 2023 that SGN...

Isle of Wight football club Pan Sports FC have become the first ever English team to have their official England football affiliation removed for an unacceptable disciplinary record. Disaffiliation is regarded by England Football as a 'last resort' punishment for...

A new wedding and events facility could be heading to New Farm in Brading, as part of the continued diversification of the rural farm. Robert Oglander has applied to the Isle of Wight Council for planning and listed building consent...

A former Isle of Wight care home could be turned into ‘high quality housing’, if new plans are approved. Chris Danes of In Safe Hands Home Care Limited made a change of use application to County Hall to convert Bluebell...

Plans to end tax breaks for private schools on the Isle of Wight came under attack yesterday evening (Tuesday). A report signed by Deputy Council Leader Councillor Ian Stephens proposed that Cabinet members recommend the exclusion of private schools from...

Isle of Wight residents are being encouraged to take the first step towards a healthier, smokefree life this No Smoking Day - 12th March. The Director of Public Health for the Isle of Wight is highlighting new research that on...