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In light of recent protests against its Middleton development, Captiva Homes has reiterated its commitment to making Bembridge a more inclusive and accessible community for everyone. Captiva is looking to build a new 130-home development at the junction of Mill...

The winning number in this week’s big Isle of Wight Lottery Summer 5k draw (26th July 2024) is… Amount (£) Number £5,000.00 15813

A talented team of young Islanders are bringing a brand new production of Pinocchio to Ventnor Fringe this weekend. Follow Pinocchio’s adventures in his pursuit to become who he really wants to be. But forget Walt Disney’s cartoon version –...

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling violence against women and girls following the publication of the National Police Chief's Council's VAWG National Policing Statement. Violence against women and girls is a national emergency that...

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 20-year-old Ventnor man who was caught doing nearly double the speed limit whilst driving through Rookley on his motorbike has been handed 6 points on his licence. Daniel Knights, 20, of Castle Close in Ventnor appeared before the Isle...

A report compiled by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has deemed a crash that led to 14 people being rescued from a grounded boat near The Needles last year 'could have been avoided'. On 20th July 2023, the UK...

The results of a youth wellbeing survey carried out across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have shown that local youngsters feel lonely and have lower self-esteem than elsewhere in the region. Year 8 and 10 students in over 100...

There's a bumper day of entertainment on the cards in Sandown this Saturday (27th July), with the seaside town set to host its annual carnival which leaves Sandown Library at 19:00. The summer holiday fun starts with the children’s carnival...

A flag that is undertaking a 2,000-mile relay around the country, as part of the National Coastwatch Institution's 30th anniversary celebrations, arrived on the Isle of Wight this week. The special anniversary flag is travelling around the UK in a...