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A new, free programme helping Island businesses to develop opportunities in exporting, innovation and collaboration, has been launched. The Isle of Wight Growth Catalyst is a fully-funded initiative from Innovation Wight, providing tailored support for local companies. Each pathway -...

Councillor Suzie Ellis, Ward Councillor for Central Rural, has voiced her deep concern over the Isle of Wight Council's School Place Planning Consultation, which proposes the closure of 6 primary schools. 2 of the schools under threat of closure -...

An uninsured driver who crashed into a Southern Vectis bus in Sandown back in February has been handed a 12-month driving ban. Jordan Jude, 27, from Parkway in Apse Heath, admitted driving without a licence, driving without insurance and aggravated...

Community groups have welcomed the prospect of new Isle of Wight Council support as the cost of living crisis continues to “bite so hard for so many”. Pan Together, the Isle of Wight Foodbank and Ryde Aspire, which provide assistance...

A former teacher from Ipswich, who most recently lived in East Cowes, has been jailed for 7 years for various sex offences. Richard Cook, 48, was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court on Friday (25th October). Cook - most recently of...

Some of the quickest rally drivers in the country feature on the seeded entry list for this year's Island Stages Rally, which takes place in less than a weeks' time on Sunday 3rd November. 50 competitors have been confirmed for...

John 'Jack' Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone, was beaten in the General Election of 28th October 1924, losing to the Conservative candidate Sir Peter McDonald. What goes round comes round. A century on, his great-great nephew Bob Seely - standing for...

Southern Vectis bus fares are set to rise to £3 from the New Year, following an announcement from Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. The new £3 cap will run until the end of 2025. This is an increase on the...

GKN Aerospace, the largest private employer on the Island, has completed a 1.2MW solar farm at its East Cowes site, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainability. The solar farm covers 3.9 acres of previously unused land...

The Isle of Wight Festival has been shortlisted for the Major Festival of the Year in the LIVE Awards 2024. The other nominees are Victorious Festival, Latitude Festival, Kendal Calling and Reading & Leeds. TRNSMT Festival were the winners of...