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Bob Seely, the former Member of Parliament for the Isle of Wight, is back in local politics as a parish councillor for Freshwater. Mr Seely was the County Councillor for the Central Wight ward from 2013 until he became Member...

Neil Hayward, an experienced leader with a varied career across multiple public and private sector organisations, will become the new Chair of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust from 1st April. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare...

County Hall’s watchdog panel will today (Tuesday) scrutinise the Isle of Wight Council’s expected landmark decision to close 5 primary schools. The Corporate Scrutiny Committee will pore over a paper due to be presented at Thursday’s cabinet meeting which covers...

Isle of Wight councillors have sparred over delivering affordable housing, with one questioning whether it will mean a 'few bits of corrugated iron and a bit of wood'. The dispute has centred on a successful bid by the Conservatives to...

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced the launch of a new funding network to streamline the grant application process for providers and third-sector organisations. This initiative comes in direct response to feedback from local providers, ensuring a simpler,...

The doors to a new mental health and wellbeing centre in the heart of Newport will open on Monday (10th March), marking a major step forward in improving local health services. This fully redesigned facility - formerly HMV and Poundworld -...

Needles Coastguard Rescue Team has welcomed a brand-new, multi-use electric vehicle to its fleet, in what is a first for the Island's coastguard teams. The addition of a van is said to be a 'major' step forward in enhancing operational...

An eco-campaigner accused of driving at a car boot sale marshal nearly 4 years ago will now not stand trial until December. Garry Oates is accused of dangerous driving and assault occasioning actual bodily harm following an incident at an...

Hythe Ferry, which is owned by Isle of Wight ferry operator Red Funnel, is asking passengers to put their hands in their pocket and donate to enable the return of the Hythe-Southampton service. It was in September 2023 that Red Funnel...

Sandown's Los Altos Park could be getting some new play equipment following the submission of a planning proposal to the Isle of Wight Council. The application, submitted by Sandown Town Council, proposes the installation of 8 pieces of wooden play...