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"If people do not park in a recognised space, we do issue parking charges" - that's from bosses at St Mary's Hospital after swathes of staff members were ticketed for parking in visitor spaces earlier this week. Staff returned to...

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 new mental health and community hub in the heart of Newport, which should have opened almost a year ago but was hit by noise complaints over the building's air conditioning, will be handed over to the NHS by contractors...

A rather dim view could be taken against the Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet if they proceed with plans to close 5 Isle of Wight schools after Full Council voted to oppose the controversial plans last night (Wednesday). Though not...

The Isle of Wight Council's Cabinet has decided to recruit a new director of Public Health to lead the Island's Public Health service. The decision was made earlier this month when the future of Public Health leadership was considered. The...

Sustainable logistics provider Keert is celebrating a record-breaking 2024, with over 4,568kg of CO2e saved by using cargo bikes instead of diesel vans for local deliveries. The Isle of Wight CIC also contributed over 388 volunteer hours to support charities...

A2K Leisure LLP’s application to install a new entrance to the restaurant and bar in Freshwater Bay’s Albion Hotel, create an external kitchen storage space and remove a bin store has been given the green light by County Hall planners. The...

East Cowes man Jason Holbrook, who was caught masturbating in his van just metres from a primary school in Newport last April, has been handed a 12-month community order. Holbrook, 51, of St James’ Close, previously admitted act of outraging...

Day tickets for the Isle of Wight Festival 2025 are available now and, for the first time ever, the festival is offering Teen Day Tickets. Kicking off the festival in the Big Top tent on Thursday will be roaring success...

"Sexual violence is never acceptable, and help and support are always available" - that’s the message from the Isle of Wight’s Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service during this year’s Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, starting on 3rd...