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Southern Vectis is offering half-price travel for the whole of World Car Free Day on Sunday 22nd September, in a bid to encourage more people to use sustainable transport.   Anyone using the bus operator’s app will be able to...

Newport Heritage Day, celebrated on 7th September, 2024, saw the town bustling with excitement and activity. Over 500 classic cars lined the Quay, complementing the historic theme of the day, while Newport Minster alone welcomed 600 visitors. Free entry to...

The Diocese of Portsmouth has given its response to the Isle of Wight Council's recent proposal to close 3 Church of England schools. It has pledged to play a robust and constructive part in any consultation process to close Oakfield...

A campaign against ExxonMobil’s Solent CO2 Pipeline is 'out of the starting blocks' after a Brighstone meeting last week. Hosted by Councillor Claire Critichison for Chale, Niton and Shorwell, Councillor Nick Stuart and the starter of the petition opposing the...

A 59-year-old Ryde carer has said he is in 'financial ruin' as a result of a nearly 4-month wait for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Kevin Owen has been unemployed since May which he says has lost him...

2 of the Isle of Wight’s most critical issues are set to be discussed by councillors at County Hall later this week. The Isle of Wight Council’s Full Council meeting on Wednesday (18th September) will discuss the Island’s crisis-hit ferry...

A Wroxall teenager driving a friend's car panicked when he saw Police after realising he didn't have his seatbelt on, a court has heard. Joseph Graham, 18, of St Martin's Road in Wroxall, appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates...

An Isle of Wight teacher has swapped the classroom for the outdoors as she launches Wild Isle, which looks to promote wellbeing for all ages through a connection with nature. Mum-of-2 Elle Frankling has spent the past 13 years working...

During Pensions Awareness Week, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging tens of thousands of people - including pensioners across the Isle of Wight - to check if they are eligible to boost their State Pension.  Some parents who claimed...

Newport War Memorial in St Thomas’ Square has been given a new lease of life thanks to the Victoria Cross Trust.  The Trust comprises of 7 volunteers who travel around the country cleaning memorials and graves of those who have...