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A host of Wightlink vehicle ferry sailings between Fishbourne and Portsmouth have been cancelled this afternoon (Friday). The 15:00, 17:00, 19:00 and 21:00 from Fishbourne and the 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 20:00 from Portsmouth have all been pulled. It is...

How the Isle of Wight Council does business with suppliers is changing from February due to significant changes introduced to public sector procurement as a result of the new Procurement Act 2023. This new legislation, which comes into force on...

Former public conveniences in Wroxall could be transformed into a 1-bedroom home, if County Hall approves recently-submitted plans. The building at Grove Road went up for auction with Clive Emson in 2023, complete with planning permission for conversion into an...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (24th January 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13749 £100.00 458 £100.00 17856 £100.00 14358 £100.00 13976 £100.00 14031 £100.00 222 £100.00 15028 £100.00 1072 £100.00 12351 £100.00 15527

Local residents are being encouraged to have their say on Southern Water’s proposals for a new water recycling plant at Sandown, as a public consultation begins. The Isle of Wight Water Recycling Project will provide a new, sustainable source of...

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...

45-year-old Barnaby Money, who took his partner's brand new Volvo for a spin despite being almost 3x the drink-drive limit, has pleaded guilty to a number of driving offences. It was on 28th December that Police spotted Money driving in...

Wetherspoons in Newport has taken grilled items off the menu as part of a nationwide trial, which means Tuesday steak nights have been scrapped. Regulars are said to be 'upset' by the move, which is set to continue until at...

Albert Midlane - one of the greatest hymn writers of the 19th century - was born in Newport on 23rd January 1825. The Isle of Wight lyricist was believed to have written around 1,100 hymns - he never kept count....

Assistant Chief Coastguard Richard Hackwell officially opened Needles Coastguard Rescue Team's new station at Golden Hill Fort, Freshwater on Saturday night. The occasion was well attended by current and former team members, family, friends and colleagues from HM Coastguard and...