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The Isle of Wight Council's Environment Officer, Davide Fossa, has been praised for his quick thinking after he discovered a wildfire developing in Sandown last week. As first reported by Island Echo, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue...

Island residents are being encouraged to use NHS 111 online and local pharmacies for urgent but non-life-threatening medical needs over the busy Bank Holiday weekend. NHS 111 online is a fast and easy-to-use alternative to calling the NHS 111 phone...

The Maritime Archaeology Trust (MAT) is set to create a major new maritime discovery centre and museum at the former Yarmouth Primary School, following the completion of a long-awaited community-led acquisition. The Yarmouth Community Foundation CIC has now finalised the...

Islanders are being reminded that waste and recycling services will continue as normal despite the forthcoming Late May Bank Holiday. The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that there will be no changes to household waste or recycling collections on...

‘Critical’ repair works are needed to prevent the collapse of a historic stone barn wall within the grounds of Northwood House. The heritage charity has applied for Listed Building Consent to repair stonework on the east elevation of a ‘neglected’...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (23rd May 2025) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 581 £100.00 1736 £100.00 9506 £100.00 5128 £100.00 18249 £100.00 16493 £100.00 17274 £100.00 14905 £100.00 13494 £100.00 178 £100.00 17478

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...

Red Funnel and Artemis Technologies have this week demonstrated the e-foiling technology that will underpin the next-generation Red Jet, the build of which is already well underway. The Isle of Wight's first fully electric high-speed ferry is set to enter...

A major decision on the future of the Island’s development strategy will be made at an Extraordinary Full Council meeting next week (Wednesday 28th May). At the heart of the meeting will be the future of the Island Planning Strategy...

It’s official, the world-famous Red Arrows will once again grace the skies above Ryde for this year’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day, set to take place on Sunday 29th June. After months of tireless effort, negotiations, and generous fundraising,...