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People who own a second home on the Isle of Wight will pay more in Council Tax from April 2025, it has been confirmed. Meanwhile, those who own empty properties will pay more from April this year. Exemptions are being...

The cost of sending a letter to or from the Isle of Wight is about to go up again, as Royal Mail announces it is to increase the cost of 1st and 2nd Class stamps. From 2nd April 2024, a...

Red Funnel has announced that it will reinstate night-time crossings on its East Cowes-Southampton route, which were previously removed to accommodate works taking place at its East Cowes Ferry Terminal. Effective from today (Saturday), the following previously removed vehicle ferry...

Disgraced former town councillor Thomas Hanley has been handed a suspended prison sentence and a near 3-year driving ban after crashing his car whilst more than 4x the drink-drive limit. It was on 30th December last year that Police were...

The Isle of Wight Council and Island Roads are keeping schtum over how long the main Shanklin to Ventnor road will be closed for - despite confirming that the carriageway is crack-free and has kept its structural integrity. Around 400...

A major new housing development on the outskirts of Cowes, which has the potential to bring more than a hundred homes to the area, could be given the thumbs up next week. Proposals for land on the outskirts of Cowes, Northwood...

More than 1,000 children across the Island have been offered places at secondary schools this week. Friday (1st March) is National Offer Day when youngsters up and down the country learn which secondary school they will attend for the 2024/25...

A 3% increase has been approved for how much Isle of Wight residents will pay towards the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. The average Band D council taxpayer will now have to pay a precept of...

Elmfield resident Pippa Hayward has announced her intention to stand for election as an Independent candidate in the forthcoming by-election for Ryde Town Council.  The position of ward councillor for Ryde Appley and Elmfield was vacated earlier this year -...

Green Isle of Wight CIC has issued an open call for volunteers to join its team as Volunteer Energy Advisers. This initiative aims to empower individuals who are passionate about sustainability to play a vital role in promoting energy efficiency...