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It’s been a hive of activity at an Isle of Wight wastewater treatment works this month, as more than 50,000 honeybees are being carefully relocated to more suitable surroundings.  Southern Water's team at the Sandown site called for help after...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (1st November 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 14709 £100.00 13683 £100.00 16927 £100.00 3992 £100.00 10409 £100.00 16512 £100.00 4960 £100.00 18091 £100.00 10090 £100.00 3296 £100.00 9917

A ‘no waiting at any time’ permanent parking restriction on Seaview’s High Street could be approved next week. From next Thursday (7th November), council leader Phil Jordan could decide to authorise the policy. It is said to have been called...

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 Wheatsheaf Inn in St Thomas's Square, Newport is said to be haunted by the tragic figure of a beautiful young widow, Anne Blundell. It is claimed that the teenage ghost visits the hotel to mourn her husband, John, who died...

19-year-old Aaron Thomas, who was found to be drug driving after he was stopped by Police, has been banned from the roads for 15 months.  Thomas, of West Street in Ryde, admitted drug driving when he appeared at the Isle...

An Isle of Wight tanning business is celebrating the opening of its second salon, opening the doors on Ryde High Street. Total Tanning has been a stalwart of Newport’s St James’ Street for several years, with hundreds of customers flocking...

Isle of Wight Distribution could open up a HGV Class 1 training facility at its new home in Whippingham to support the recruitment of new drivers amid a nationwide shortage. It comes as the sale of Isle of Wight Council-owned...

The takeover of a dental practice in Freshwater by a new provider remains on track, despite the NHS still waiting on approval from a health and care watchdog. Multi award-winning and family-run Denbigh House is scheduled to provide Freshwater residents...

A refused barn conversion application described as a ‘visual encroachment’ by the Isle of Wight National Landscape has been appealed. Shaun Clark lodged an appeal over his stalled bid to convert a disused, timber stable building to the north west...