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VENTNOR’S GILLS CLIFF ROAD TO RE-OPEN TOMORROW AFTER 6-MONTH CLOSURE
Gills Cliff Road in Ventnor is finally set to re-open tomorrow (Friday) following the completion of a major safety scheme. The road was closed on safety grounds in mid-February when tonnes of rocks fell from the cliff face onto the...
Read moreDetailsDRONE TRIAL PUSHED BACK BY A WEEK TO ENGAGE WITH CONCERNED LOCAL RESIDENTS
The launch of a drone corridor between the mainland and Cowes has been pushed back a week to enable the Isle of Wight Council to further engage with concerned residents. The commercial operation – a collaboration between Vodafone, Inteliports and...
Read moreDetailsWOOTTON TO KEEP DOCTOR’S SURGERY AS HEALTH BOSSES MAKE U-TURN
A U-turn by health bosses means that Wootton will retain its local doctor's surgery after all, but a new surgery at Riverway in Newport will still be built. Island Echo reported in 2022 that the existing doctor’s surgery at Brannon Way would...
Read moreDetailsROADS TO UNDERGO GREEN REVOLUTION TO HELP REDUCE FLOODING
The Isle of Wight Council and Southern Water have agreed a new partnership to transform roads across the Island in an effort to cut storm overflows and flood risks. A memorandum of understanding will see both organisations create nature-based sustainable...
Read moreDetailsFINE AND COMPENSATION ORDER FOR MAN SERVING LENGTHY STINT IN PRISON
A former Island man - serving a lengthy stint in prison - has been sentenced following an incident that erupted after his partner noticed he had liked a TikTok video of 2 women dancing in bikinis. Paul Bishton, 32, of...
Read moreDetailsBATTLE BEGINS AS VOTING OPENS FOR EUROPE’S NUMBER ONE ISLAND
The public is being urged to get behind the Isle of Wight in a bid to win the title of 'Most Desirable Island’ in a prestigious travel magazine. Wanderlust, widely recognised as one of the most widely read travel magazines...
Read moreDetailsFUNFAIR ROLLING INTO TOWN THIS WEEKEND AHEAD OF SUMMER-LONG RESIDENCY
The Isle of Wight will once again play host to the annual Summer funfair this year, with things to get started in Newport this weekend. The funfair - named Children's Funfair Family Funpark - is making its way to Seaclose...
Read moreDetailsVENTNOR COUNCILLOR IAN BOND CALLS FOR MORE DOG-FRIENDLY BEACHES
A Ventnor town councillor is calling on the Isle of Wight Council to use its current review of beach restrictions to make the island a more attractive place for local dog owners and for the many visitors who travel with...
Read moreDetailsLOCAL FIRM ELDRIDGES WELCOMES JOSHUA GALLOP TO CONVEYANCING TEAM
Eldridges Solicitors has welcomed Islander Joshua Gallop to its conveyancing team. In this role, Joshua will be advising clients on all aspects of property sales, purchases and right to buy, in addition to land transfers, remortgages, equity release, deeds and...
Read moreDetailsFINAL CALL TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON ISLE OF WIGHT NATURE RECOVERY STRATEGY
There are only a few weeks left to contribute to the 2024 Island Nature survey. Every voice matters and all comments will be considered when the Isle of Wight Nature Recovery Strategy is compiled, taking into account your priorities for...
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