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Those behind plans for a new eco-friendly retreat on the outskirts of Yarmouth are hoping that planning permission will be granted later this year when the application goes to the Isle of Wight Council's Planning Committee. Grand plans for 'The...

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...

The 2024 Isle of Wight carnival season will kick off with Newport's Main Carnival in less than 2 weeks' time. Keeping with tradition, Newport Carnival is once again the season opener with thousands expected the line the streets of the...

Isle of Wight firm Pure Green Energy has announced that it has gone into liquidation.  Adverse market conditions have been blamed for the 'difficult decision' to cease trading as of 17:00 today (Thursday). Pure Green Energy has been operating across...

Symphonix Orchestra, in collaboration with Isle of Wight Pride, is to present the first show of its kind in the UK at next weekend's Pride event in Ryde. Andrew Browning, as George Michael, will appear alongside a stunning 30-piece orchestra...

The Island Learning Centre in Newport is sporting a fresh new look following a £100,000 revamp. The completion of the 3-month refurbishment was recently marked with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by staff, local councillors and other invited guests. The...

Natural Enterprise is asking keen gardeners and potential volunteers to visit them in the 'Garden and Outdoor Living Area' at this weekend’s Royal Isle of Wight County Show, where visitors will be able to learn more about stopping the spread...

The Island Highland Gathering - which is now in its 14th year - is gearing up for a return to Havenstreet on Sunday 21st July. Pipers from across the country are heading to the Island to support this event, which...

An original performance by young people from leading performing and creative arts centre, The BRIT School, will be staged at Mountbatten Isle of Wight next week - and you are invited to watch their free show. The BRIT School provides...

The Isle of Wight Marlins Swim Club's annual Pier2Pier swim will return to The Bay next Saturday (20th July). Some 200 swimmers - of which around half are from the mainland - are set to take on the 1.8-mile challenge,...