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Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley says he will do 'all he can' to ensure that Vestas workers who face losing their jobs are properly supported, after Island Echo broke the news that 600 jobs are at risk of...

Cowes RNLI Station recently welcomed His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Mrs Susie Sheldon, as she delivered service medals for long-standing crew. 23 crew members at the station, with roles ranging from boat and shore crew to operations,...

Plans for a contentious mixed-use development that could be built on the edge of a Freshwater have been revised and resubmitted to the Isle of Wight Council. Stephen Hucklesby’s amended proposals include 60 residential units with a minimum 35% of...

The Isle of Wight is set to shine at FOCUS 24, the premier international trade event for the film, TV, advertising and gaming industries, which is taking place at the Business Design Centre in London this week. This marks the...

The Christmas and New Year period can be a stressful and difficult time for many - but there are a number of mental health services available to help across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, available 24 hours a day...

Gurnard will be the first place on the Isle of Wight to have its roads revamped with new sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS), such as raingardens and tree pits, to help reduce storm overflow activity. The scheme is part of a...

The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed the timetable for waste, recycling and subscription collections over the festive period. Island households can expect changes for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year, with everything returning to normal from Monday 6th...

Latest figures revealed by the RSPCA have confirmed that a total of 106 neglect incidents were reported on the Isle of Wight in the first 9 months of 2024. The animal welfare charity said that between January and September 2024...

Shorwell man Timothy Cale has denied causing the death of a cyclist in a road traffic collision that took place in the rural village more than 2 years ago. It was on 5th June 2022 that 64-year-old Professor Simon McQueen-Mason – who...

Red Funnel will be running a revised timetable using just 1 of its 3 vehicle ferries tomorrow (Wednesday) as the company nurses its ageing fleet, with news also coming through that Red Falcon won't be returning for another 6 weeks......