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The main road between Shanklin and Ventnor has been closed this morning (Monday) as Island Roads begins a period of carriageway reconstruction works. From today, between the hours of 07:00-17:00, motorists will have to divert via Whitely Bank and Wroxall...

RS Marine Group has announced that Cheetah Marine has been awarded a £350,000 contract to design and build a state-of-the-art police boat for the Devon and Cornwall Police force. This prestigious contract will provide the force with a versatile and...

The troubled East Cowes to Cowes floating bridge made a 'half a million-pound loss' last year, an Isle of Wight deputy mayor said last week. Speaking at an East Cowes Town Council meeting, Councillor Cameron Palin told attendees Floating Bridge...

Isle of Wight firm Guardian Mobile is transforming personal safety with its complete mobile package, perfect for the elderly, vulnerable and those working alone. The company, based at Branstone, provides specialist mobile phones with built-in emergency support, offering a simple...

An Isle of Wight parish council plagued with infighting has decided not to go ahead with mediation – but instead will have some training. Shalfleet Parish Council (SPC) agreed to fund £165 worth of training by the Isle of Wight...

Isle of Wight singer-songwriter Amy Jolliffe has released her latest single, Love Is. The Platform One musician embraced the season of love by debuting the track last Friday, on Valentine's Day. Love Is was written about romantic posts on social...

A tea room and garden in Godshill could be converted into a 3-bedroom house, with a smaller replacement tea room built alongside. Daniel Palmer has submitted a change of use application to the local authority to convert The Olive Garden...

Carl Prean, who became England's Number 1 table tennis player at the tender age of 15, hails from the Isle of Wight. Carl Lustig Prean, to give him his full name, was born at St Mary's Hospital in Newport on...

A controversial plan to build 14 houses on the edge of Northwood has been turned down by County Hall planners. The council refused applicants Downer and Long’s outline application for 14 residential units at a site off Pallance Road in...

Southern Vectis is inviting event organisers across the Isle of Wight to share their forthcoming special occasions on its website.  The bus operator is keen to hear from clubs, charities and other organisations who are planning public activities like sports...