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Over a million pounds in cost of living support could be approved by the Isle of Wight Council next week to support Islanders in need. Debbie Andre, cabinet member for adult social care and public health, will decide whether to...

An indoor ice rink, boat safari and crazy golf are just some of the attractions coming to Robin Hill when it opens next year.  A lengthy list of proposed new attractions popped up on the Robin Hill website in recent...

Members of the public, businesses and local dignitaries gathered outside Ryde Police Station which was officially reopened by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones and Chief Constable Scott Chilton earlier today (Friday).  PCC Jones and Scott Chilton, Chief Constable of...

A multi-talented Isle of Wight boy has had the pick of some of the country’s top state-funded grammar schools after excelling in 11-plus exams across the country. Parinith Mahesh, an Island-born boy born to parents of Indian origin, is currently...

A Government-funded scheme allowing eligible Island residents to apply for free upgrades to make their homes more energy-efficient has been the most successful in the region. Upgrades are worth up to £38,000 per household and could include insulation, air source...

The NHS vaccination programme to protect vulnerable people in the South East from a potential ‘tripledemic’ of COVID-19, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is off to a strong start. Over 1 million flu jabs have already been administered, alongside...

A revised bid to build 12 houses with vehicle and pedestrian access on the edge of Newport has met with renewed backlash. Newport & Carisbooke Community Council and 13 members of the public have filed objecting comments against Mrs C...

The winners of this year's Active Travel Challenge have been revealed! Run by the Isle of Wight Council as part of its Junior Travel Ambassador (JTA) road safety scheme, the challenge encourages children to walk, cycle, scooter or skate to...

A proposed electric vehicle (EV) charging zone in the car park of Newport’s Morrisons supermarket has been approved. Justifying the decision, the Isle of Wight Council raised the UK government’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2035....

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (25th October 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 6997 £100.00 6615 £100.00 3401 £100.00 9427 £100.00 2735 £100.00 13593 £100.00 12835 £100.00 1616 £100.00 17257 £100.00 17383 £100.00 5994