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A new independent Customer Scrutiny Committee has been set up to challenge Southern Water on its customer and community-impacting decisions. The initiative comes as part of the Government’s Water Special Measures Act and aims to better challenge and scrutinise water...

Carisbrooke College - an Academy within the HISP Multi Academy Trust - is delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Natalie Sheppard as Headteacher. With a proven track record of leadership across both primary and secondary education, Natalie brings a...

The Isle of Wight Crown Court has imposed financial penalties after a large number of protected trees were unlawfully felled at a Totland home - increasing its value by around £75,000. The Isle of Wight Council mounted the prosecution after...

Cheverton Copse Holiday Park has been given the green light to install a number of luxury lodges to replace touring pitches, in light of the declining state of tourism on the Isle of Wight. Planners have accepted Mike Haslin’s application...

A man from East Cowes has been jailed for 15 weeks after admitting to stalking the Chief Constable of Sussex Police, including sending abusive messages and creating a fake social media account in her name. Jason Nicholls, 55, of Grange...

Victoria Atkins MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, visited the Isle of Wight today (Monday) to engage with local fishermen and farmers regarding ongoing challenges in their industries. Accompanied by East Wight MP Joe Robertson,...

Councillors will this week consider a cost-of-living support package worth nearly £2million – amid concerns the budget for helping community pantries has been slashed. The Corporate Scrutiny Committee (CSC) is due to examine the council’s plan for delivering Household Support...

The chair of an Isle of Wight parish council has demanded answers following reports of significant delays and 'absolute carnage' on a diversion route today (Monday). Northwood Parish Council’s (NPC) Councillor Steph Burgess Flux said residents 'deserve some transparency” over...

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust has been celebrating the incredible dedication, skill, and compassion of nursing colleagues this week, as part of International Nurses Day. With over 600 registered nurses working across many different services, nursing teams provide high-quality...

Television's Jamie Laing hosted the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2025 with WRS on Friday (9th May), where top local businesses were recognised. A capacity crowd enjoyed the glittering ceremony at Cowes Yacht Haven, which included an...