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An extended concourse providing direct access to the new pedestrian walkway at Ryde Pier from the Esplanade Train Station will open to the public on Monday 19th February, it has been confirmed.  Almost 2 years into the controversial Ryde Interchange...

A Solent tunnel is not a new idea - a  resolution supporting a proposed tunnel was passed by Ventnor District Council at their meeting on 9th February 1914. Boring operations had recently taken place at Fort Victoria near Yarmouth to...

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has reaffirmed to victims that they don’t have to report to get support from the range of commissioned services that she funds.  The news comes during Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week,...

With the 2024 Easter holidays not far away, holiday let owners will now find it easier to get essential and specialist services for their properties in one place. As owners prepare their properties for the year, Newport-based Silver Arch Property...

Increases to parking fees across the Isle of Wight have been scrapped — less than 2 weeks after the controversial move was approved. Charges will also not be introduced on Union Street in Newport and fees will not be increased...

Island MP Bob Seely has said 'we will deliver more NHS dental capacity on the Island' after details of the Government's NHS dentistry recovery plan were announced. During his appearance in Westminster on Wednesday (7th February), MP Seely asked Health...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (9th February 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 12886 £100.00 14105 £100.00 14860 £100.00 37 £100.00 15082 £100.00 14820 £100.00 11047 £100.00 3909 £100.00 3762 £100.00 12827 £100.00 14385

The Isle of Wight’s iconic Military Road could be 'washed into the sea' in just 2 years, a senior council official has said, though the route could have as long as a decade left. Work is underway to find a...

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...

A coastal route severed, homes hurriedly evacuated and the British Army called in - it was 10 years ago that Undercliff Drive near Ventnor dramatically collapsed. Overnight on 7th/8th February 2014, a section of Undercliff Drive suddenly gave way during...