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The Isle of Wight Council has announced that it is supporting the first-ever Hampshire and Isle of Wight Safeguarding Children Week this week, which includes the launch of several new safeguarding resources for practitioners and families. Safeguarding Children Week (9th-13th...

 A letter from Island MP Bob Seely is landing on the doorsteps of thousands of Cowes residents encouraging them to take up the offer of a free slow-drain water butt from Southern Water to help with the environment. The water...

Despite calls to form a cross-party cabinet - and a pledge to work together - the new leader of the Isle of Wight Council has announced a reshuffle…with no one from outside his own group. Councillor Phil Jordan took the...

A Newport man who overtook an unmarked Police car before speeding beyond 70mph in a 40mph zone was under the influence of cocaine at the time, a court has heard. Robert Godley, 42, of Manor Crescent in Newport appeared at...

Changes to parking restrictions covering more than 50 locations across the Newport and Carisbrooke area are included in a new consultation published by the Isle of Wight Council. The proposals originated through suggestions made by members of the public or...

A Newport man has admitted stealing a sandwich, crisps and wine to feed himself and sustain his alcohol addiction. Ian Wathen, 41, of Barton Road in Newport, pleaded guilty to 2x theft from a shop and breach of a conditional...

Newspapers throughout the United Kingdom reported on the rescue of 19 sailors from the American ship Bainbridge at Atherfield on 8th October 1832. This date is important in the history of lifesaving at sea as this was the 1st time...

A former Isle of Wight High Street plumbing supplies shop will become flats according to planning documents. After nearly 3 years, the Isle of Wight Council has approved plans to turn the ex-City Plumbing Store, on Ryde High Street, into...

Maritime UK Solent has announced that several Solent-based maritime organisations have been successful in securing over £32million funding in the Government's Zero Emissions Vehicles and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition, including Wight Shipyard Co. The funding will support the design and development...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has objected to plans that would allow for 117 new homes to be built alongside a new Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) in Gurnard. In his objection, Bob referred to the plans as an...