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A national body has stepped into the possible school closures furore, saying few politicians are brave enough to go where the Isle of Wight Council is going. The Local Government Association (LGA), an organisation representing local authorities across the UK,...

Bembridge Harbour has been shortlisted in the Marina of the Year category of the British Yachting Awards. The East Wight-based harbour are 1 of 5 harbours from around the UK who have been nominated for this award, 2 of which...

The White Lady Bridge in Shorwell, which is said to be in a very poor and unsafe condition, is set to be replaced with a new, steel replica. Shorwell Parish Council has applied to the Isle of Wight Council for...

More than 100,000 people across Hampshire and Isle of Wight have taken up the offer of a free COVID-19 vaccination in the first week of the autumn campaign. Your local NHS would like to remind you that there are still...

A Gurnard woman who failed to abate the noise of her shrieking parrots has been taken to court and fined £261. 65-year-old Deborah Hall, of Jordan Close in Gurnard, appeared before the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court last week (8th...

Island Roads is using new CCTV cameras to help ensure road closures are observed and on-site staff and pedestrians are not put at risk by motorists who ignore signs.   The cameras will also be used to record evidence of...

A 19th century Ryde school wall posing a 'severe safety risk' has been demolished. Ryde Town Council has sought listed building consent for the removal of the masonry wall of Vectis Hall, a Grade II listed building first built in...

Newport Minster was the venue for a service marking the beginning of the new Law Year of the Isle of Wight Courts 2024-2025 on Monday. Prior to the service, a number of legal figures processed from the Law Courts in...

There is still time to take part in the latest customer survey Island Roads is undertaking to gather residents’ views on the services it provides. Island Roads is seeking feedback on all its services but is particularly keen to hear...

Britten-Norman, the UK’s leading manufacturer of utility aircraft, has successfully completed its second funding round, securing significant capital from Northern Ireland based Beechlands Enterprises. The investment will accelerate production of the iconic Islander aircraft and transform aftermarket business. Britten-Norman will...