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Works to repair a major sewer pipe in Ryde have been delayed yet again due to the recent bad weather, Southern Water has confirmed. Southern Water has been tackling a burst rising main on Appley Road which is affecting the...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.  They can be viewed online at www.iwight.com/planning. Alternatively, they can be viewed at Seaclose Offices, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2QS. Comments on the...

A man caught drug driving with BZE in his system is to be sentenced next year. Sam Hart, 38, of Church Road in Shanklin, admitted drug driving when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court earlier this week...

'Focus on the human impact' - those are Councillor Suzie Ellis' words to her fellow councillors following the news that the Isle of Wight Council plans to push ahead with its controversial plans to close 6 local primary schools. The...

Celebrations took place in London last week as Carisbrooke College's history trip to Vietnam took home the award for My Best School Trip at a glittering 5-star ceremony. The national awards - organised by School Travel Organiser Magazine - saw...

The Isle of Wight’s 175 year long association with Charles Dickens is being celebrated with the launch of a new interactive walking trail. The Dickens Trail takes in some of the views that world-famous writer himself would have admired while...

Red Funnel has opened the public vote for it’s annual Charity of the Year programme. 3 charities all contending for the 2025 title have been shortlisted by Red Funnel following an internal review and staff vote. Making the shortlist: Hampshire...

Isle of Wight Magistrates issued a warrant earlier this week after a man accused of stealing clothing items from a charity shop in Sandown, didn't show up at court.  Timothy Young, 56, of Ocean View Road in Ventnor was due...

The Isle of Wight Council wants to hear from residents and local groups about new plans to improve cycling and walking routes across the Island. The authority is looking to adopt four Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) as...

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. The defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rule...