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New developments and the surrounding areas could benefit from a reduced risk of flooding thanks to a clearer approach to drainage guidance for planning applications. The Isle of Wight Council is consulting on new drainage guidance for developers to include...

People across the Island are being asked to complete the Island Nature Survey and to have their say on what should be done to help the recovery of local habitats and wildlife. Island Nature is an opportunity to share your...

2 well-known Island DJs have returned to bring their mothballed 'Xtreme Vertigo' club party nights back to venues across the Island. Xtreme Vertigo was formed by DJ Stuart ‘Ruby’ Murray and DJ Crabbie back in 2011 and played in many...

Islanders are being given the chance to declutter their homes and help others in the community with a community equipment return amnesty. The Isle of Wight Council and Isle of Wight NHS Trust are asking residents to return unused crutches,...

In recognition of the outstanding vegan food it offers Isle of Wight ferry operator Wightlink has been named “Best Ferry Operator for Vegan Food” in PETA’s Travel Awards. The awards - which celebrate the travel providers, hotels, attractions, and other...

The Island's MP met with farming minister Mark Spencer this week to press the Island's case for a small abattoir to be established here. Currently, most livestock is taken from the Isle of Wight to an abattoir on the mainland,...

Parking charges on the Isle of Wight are set to increase for the 3rd time in just 3 years as the Council approves a 10p an hour hike. When the increase comes into force from April, parking for up to...

Plans to transform dilapidated buildings and a former boatyard overlooking an Isle of Wight harbour have been withdrawn. In the summer of last year, proposals were lodged by Mr M. Meisels to build on land on Embankment Road in Bembridge...

23-year-old Alan Cassford has been banned from driving for 12 months after not only crashing his friend's motorcycle, which he did not have a licence to drive, but leaving his seriously injured mate too. It was on the evening of...

Sir Charles Seely Photo: Nottingham City Council Said to be one of the first public lending libraries in England, the Newport Technical Institute and Seely Library was opened by Lord Alverstone in Upper St James' Street, Newport on 30th January...