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County Hall refused the latest attempt to build 12 houses on the edge of Newport yesterday evening (Tuesday). The council’s planning committee rejected Mrs C. Ferns’ revised proposal for a development with vehicle and pedestrian access on Landscape Lane, off...

Land in Bembridge could continue to be used for dredging thousands of tonnes of material from the harbour. JMC AG Ltd has applied for planning permission to continue using land at Bembridge Point off Embankment Road for storing, sorting and...

Robert Thompson’s former restaurant in Newport is the new home of Citizens Advice Isle of Wight (CAIW). The charity has moved into the South Street building, with the Island chef also joining as a trustee. Trained advisors will be based...

The team at St George's Nursery and Pre-School is celebrating a fantastic Ofsted report, with inspectors awarding an 'Outstanding' rating across the board. It was on 18th November that His Majesty's Inspectorate paid a visit to the Arreton-based facility which...

The £2 fare cap - part of the Government’s Help for Households initiative  - is ending on 31st December 2024, but Southern Vectis is assuring local people there are still affordable options for bus travel across the Isle of Wight....

The Chief Executive of the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary has departed the charity after just 18 months in the role. It was in February 2023 that Susan McCall joined the Wroxall-based attraction, bringing her wealth of experience to the...

Local policing will be given a boost to help tackle anti-social behaviour, restore neighbourhood policing and make our streets safer, the Home Secretary has announced - but it will come at a cost to the taxpayer. Part of the Government’s...

32-year-old Arran Wood, who became so threatening to a hotel receptionist that she had to lock herself in a room and press a panic button, has pleaded guilty to a number of offences including assaulting multiple Police officers. Wood, previously...

Residents of Ryde's Bank Gardens have been left isolated following the installation of scaffolding which has blocked their road for the second time this year.  Scaffolding at the entrance to the tight residential street - off High Street - was...

Around 11,000 WASPI women across the Isle of Wight have seemingly lost their battle against the Government as Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says they will not be compensating those affected. For several years Women Against State Pension Inequality...