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Work is underway to ensure road studs - or ‘cat’s eyes’ as they are more commonly known - are in good working order as the longer nights draw in. Each year, Island Roads conducts a full, Island-wide, survey of cat's...

More than 35 affordable houses could be among 74 built on the site of a former Sandham Middle School, subject to planning permission. The Isle of Wight Council is due to decide whether or not to sell what used to...

A teenager who was stopped by Police whilst riding around Ryde on her moped with drugs in her system has been banned from the roads for 12 months. Sherry-Leigh Gallagher, 19, of George Street in Ryde pleaded guilty to a...

The Charter Lounge has opened this week on Newport's St Thomas' Square, offering 'global street food at affordable prices'. It is the latest venture by Jake Rigby and Peter Greenhalgh, the team behind The Sun Inn at Calbourne and, The...

Councillors opposed to plans to lease a popular Isle of Wight attraction until 2027 say it will ‘block’ the regeneration of Yaverland and The Bay area. The future of Browns Golf Course has come under fire after the Isle of...

A major multi-agency exercise has been taking place in a tabletop environment on the Isle of Wight today (Wednesday), with the local press playing a part in the proceedings. More than 60 people representing a number of different authorities, organisations...

Bus passengers on the Isle of Wight will continue to be able to travel on single journeys for £2 until at least the end of the year. Southern Vectis signed up to the Department for Transport (DfT) initiative - which...

Age UK Isle of Wight has taken a bold step and launched their £50,000 ‘Dignity in Every Pack’ initiative, which aims to support older residents with incontinence and reduce the stigma associated with the condition. Generously funded by the Department...

After going more than two and a half years without, Newport town centre will finally have its Post Office back next month. Central Convenience Store has taken the mantle of the town centre Post Office, once again giving the Island's...

The Ocean Deck Bar & Restaurant on Sandown's Esplanade is to close later this month after the current tenant's 10 years at the helm. Announcing the news on social media, the popular eatery has advised customers wanting to pay them...