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Both of the Isle of Wight's WH Smith stores will soon be known as TGJones following the news that the retailing giant is to be sold to Modella Capital. The £76million sale was announced in the early hours of this...

It has been confirmed that 3 Isle of Wight Council by-elections will take place on Thursday 1st May 2025 in the wards of Central Rural, Freshwater South and Lake North. Nominations to stand in the 3 electoral divisions close at...

Cowes-based UKSA has announced that Red Squirrel Property Ltd has become the charity's official Sun Safety Sponsor for the next 3 years. Understanding the importance of protecting young people from the sun, their generous support will ensure that all students...

A proposal for 3 ‘affordable’ new flats in Newport High Street has been refused by the Isle of Wight Council. Planners turned down Mr K. Hang’s application for the construction of 3 self-contained homes at  21-22 High Street in Newport...

School-age children and older people living with dementia are among the good causes supported in the latest round of grant giving by WightAid. The January grant round saw almost £9,000 given to 8 Island groups. WightAid trustee Brian Marriott presented...

After successfully lobbying for a new community banking hub, Richard Quigley MP is pleased to update that a new temporary hub will be arriving in East Cowes in April 2025. Cash Access UK - a company funded by the UK’s...

From New Jersey to Newport - the Hip-Hop group famously known for ‘Rappers Delight’ will be performing at Strings, at what is to be one of the gigs of the year. The past 12 months at Strings Bar & Venue...

A 12-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) will replace office and storage space in Newport. The council has granted planning permission to Mr and Mrs Day of Clearstream Property Ltd for a conversion of the rear ground floor, first floor...

The winning number in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery Big Spring draw (28th March 2025) is… Amount (£) Number £5,000.00 5619

Isle of Wight man, Damon Wilkins who denied committing arson with intent to endanger life in Ryde last year, will stand trial in July. Wilkins, 26, of no fixed abode, denied a single charge of arson with intent to endanger...