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A radical overhaul of the Isle of Wight Council’s governance model has brought in a host of new committees and chairs. County Hall has transitioned from a cabinet system to one run along committee lines, an arrangement that allows more councillors...

The Isle of Wight Council is reminding local businesses and consumers that, from tomorrow (Sunday 1st June), the sale and purchase of single-use vapes will be banned under new legislation. This ban applies to all single-use vapes, whether they contain nicotine...

The National Crime Agency (NCA) has said it believes that the massive haul of cocaine that washed up on the Isle of Wight back in October 2023 was never meant for the UK market. It was on Saturday 7th October...

40-year-old Nicky Dickinson - who appeared before magistrates earlier today (Friday) charged with 16 offences - has been remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at the Isle of Wight Crown Court next month.  Dickinson of Barton Road in Newport...

Drone Search & Rescue (SAR) for Lost Dogs Isle of Wight have won the Volunteers of the Year in the Animal Star Awards 2025 for the Southern Region of the UK. The Animal Star Awards were started in April 2016...

Staff at The Chequers are continuing to celebrate after being named Hospitality Business of the Year at the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards earlier this month. The Rookley-based pub fought of competition from fellow Isle of Wight...

A student team from Christ The King College has beaten competition from across the South East to reach the National Final of this year’s Young Enterprise Company Programme. The team, known as Spin-itch, developed a business centred around a unique...

Prominent politicians, a top-drawer comedian, a food-writing legend, one of Britain’s most popular sports presenters and the return of the event’s biggest ever draw, are among the exciting announcements for this year’s Isle of Wight Literary Festival. The Northwood House-based...

An Isle of Wight parish council that has been plagued by infighting is fostering a 'fresh outlook' post-elections, its new chair has said. It follows months of strife, including a walkout and absences, accusations hurled, a clerk resigning over a...

Plans are being developed to replace the entire deck of the Cement Mills Viaduct, a vital section of the Cowes to Newport Cycletrack. Under the work, Island Roads will replace nearly 100 panels that are now nearing end of life...