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Isle of Wight Council’s proposals to change governance arrangements from a “Leader & Cabinet model” to a “committee system” will be the subject of a public meeting at County Hall next week. The local authority’s public engagement event will provide...

Network Ryde, a leading youth service dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive space for young people, has announced the launch of a crowdfunding campaign to kit-out its new youth centre located at St Thomas’ Church, Ryde, Isle of Wight....

A unique business event - aiming to deliver unique insights for business owners - is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 11th June at the Lakeside Park Hotel in Wootton. 'Just One Thing' is the latest business event from Dale...

An analysis of admission prices nationwide has found that the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary - based in Sandown - is the cheapest zoo in England for an older child (aged up to 14 years old). As the summer and warmer climate...

Motor racing fans have just over a week to wait until this year’s Island Car Centre Sandown Sprint, held over 20th and 21st April. It’s attracted the strongest entry of cars yet, as the Isle of Wight’s premier motorsport event...

This is your weekly round-up of some of the latest court cases heard at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court. The defendant’s name, age, address and details of the charge(s) and sentence are published in accordance with Criminal Procedure Rule...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (12th April 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 13755 £100.00 17994 £100.00 7002 £100.00 14489 £100.00 3297 £100.00 17762 £100.00 11051 £100.00 11749 £100.00 12629 £100.00 11057 £100.00 17000

Police officers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight seized more than 2,500 uninsured vehicles last year, as part of the force’s commitment to make our roads safer.  Uninsured vehicles pose a significant risk to other road users. If you...

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...

Habitual shoplifter Warren Russell has been jailed for more than 6 months for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). The 40-year-old, of no fixed abode, also pleaded guilty to 2 charges of theft from a shop. Russell was handed the...