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A plan for 2 new houses in Cowes has been branded “sterile and bland” and the scheme has been rejected by the Isle of Wight Council. The owners of 19 Queens Road, in the town’s conservation area, wanted to demolish...

Has your business had an outstanding year? Are you celebrating an exceptional 2023? It’s time to think about entering for an IW Chamber Business Award. Presented at Cowes Yacht Haven on May 10th, and sponsored once again by WightFibre, the...

More than 100 homes are planned for the edge of Bembridge, in the latest major scheme put forward by an Isle of Wight developer. Captiva Homes’ 130-property Middleton development could be built on a greenfield site, between Steyne Road, Mill...

Red Funnel has this week announced that from January 2024 they are to cut late-night sailings on its Red Jet service. Red Funnel says the timetable change reflects reduced passenger demand for late-night crossings. From Wednesday 3rd January the last...

The following article features images of a sensitive nature that some readers may find distressing. The Isle of Wight’s emergency services came together to conduct a realistic, multi-agency training exercise last night (Tuesday), simulating a multi-vehicle road traffic collision on...

The Isle of Wight Photographic Society (IWPS) is holding its winter Exhibition at Brading Roman Villa, from 1st December to 21st December. Come the New Year on display, will be photos from the Society’s members. The society is urging people...

The Medina Marching Band is heading to Christ the King College in Newport this week to entertain with its ‘A Not So Silent Night Concert VOL 2’. Featuring a range of pieces, from festive tunes to 80s hits, the fun-filled...

A total of 15 brand-new apprenticeship and graduate jobs are on offer at BAE Systems' maritime hub in Cowes. This announcement follows the news that almost 2,700 new apprentice and graduate opportunities are available to young people across the UK....

A popular Isle of Wight pub has unveiled its grand refurbishment plans which could provide boutique B&B rooms, cater to more guests and in turn create more jobs. The Buddle Inn in Niton, part of Character Inns, closed in October...

Residents are being asked to complete a short survey about their feelings around community safety on the Island. The online study has been launched today (Tuesday 5th December) by the Isle of Wight Community Safety Partnership (CSP) and seeks views...