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Southern Vectis has been successful in its bid for funding to acquire 22 electric buses, which will operate on Routes 1, 5 and 9 from 2026. The Government will hand over millions to the Island bus firm and the Isle...

The boss of Red Funnel has confirmed that the cross-Solent operator is in the process of raising funds to replace their ageing vehicle ferries - and has offered a 50% off voucher to those affected by the company's recent failings....

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (22nd March 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 16506 £100.00 4398 £100.00 12946 £100.00 5566 £100.00 8984 £100.00 788 £100.00 6961 £100.00 7500 £100.00 13893 £100.00 1778 £100.00 14901

Bunting and festoon lighting could once again be hung across Ryde's main shopping district if local property owners get behind plans by Ryde Town Council. The Town Council is consulting on the installation of eyebolts on buildings in the High...

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...

Monday 11th March – Friday 15th March 2024 • Zoe Elaine Davies, 42, of Union Street in Newport, pleaded guilty to theft from a shop and possession of a controlled drug of Class B - cannabis. She was fined £80...

A report into how the Island can secure better ferry services and pricing, with suggestions of robust arrangements to hold ferry services to account - including regulation - has been released by the Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely. Mr...

A Ventnor councillor has written a damning letter to the leader of the Isle of Wight Council stating that the only thing standing in the way of reopening roads in the town is his own political will, or lack of...

Lack of maintenance at the former ice rink in Ryde has led to the business behind Mermaid Gin withdrawing from major development plans, an Isle of Wight councillor has claimed. Councillor Michael Lilley asked a question at the Isle of...

Isle of Wight councillors have received a progress report on the possibility of switching to a new committee-style governance, with the work on the potential to move from a leader and cabinet model to a committee system continuing. At a...