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A new report on retail crime by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals that Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary provides the most effective police response to retail crime. The announcement comes after the BRC asked retailers to rate each...

Ryde could get 8 new electric vehicle charging bays, if plans are approved by County Hall. Zest Eco has applied to the Isle of Wight Council for a lawful development certificate for a proposed installation of 4 rapid EV chargers,...

The Robin Hill Adventure Park has announced its plans to make an observational documentary in collaboration with The Isle Film Company. The new Robin Hill Partnership, co-headed by local businessmen Lee Priddle and John Smith, has spent the last 6...

In a bid to gather more community feedback, extra drop-in sessions have been scheduled as part of the Isle of Wight Dementia Strategy review. These new dates provide more opportunities for the community to engage in open discussions and provide...

Registration is now open for Walk the Wight 2025, as Mountbatten Isle of Wight’s much-loved fundraising event prepares to celebrate its 35th anniversary on Sunday 11th May. This year’s walk promises to be a special celebration of 3-and-a-half decades of...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (31st January 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 8787 £100.00 8926 £100.00 11850 £100.00 10056 £100.00 9376 £100.00 1610 £100.00 14433 £100.00 1141 £100.00 1262 £100.00 15969 £100.00 17561

"If people do not park in a recognised space, we do issue parking charges" - that's from bosses at St Mary's Hospital after swathes of staff members were ticketed for parking in visitor spaces earlier this week. Staff returned to...

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...

A new mental health and community hub in the heart of Newport, which should have opened almost a year ago but was hit by noise complaints over the building's air conditioning, will be handed over to the NHS by contractors...

A rather dim view could be taken against the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet if they proceed with plans to close 5 Isle of Wight schools after Full Council voted to oppose the controversial plans last night (Wednesday). Though not...