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Ventnor Exchange has unveiled exciting plans to bring new facilities, opportunities and energy to the town of Ventnor by redeveloping the former Ingrams building into a new creative and community hub. It is hoped that with the support of the...

No schools on the Isle of Wight are affected by the Government's decision to close buildings built with a certain type of concrete, it has been confirmed. Concerns have been raised that school buildings created with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete...

The Isle of Wight's carnival season has suffered yet another blow as organisers of Ryde Carnival have announced that tonight's (Thursday's) main procession has been cancelled. Thousands of people were expected to gather on the streets of Ryde from 18:30...

A 43-year-old man from Shalfleet who was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a woman has been bailed as Police continue their enquiries. Police were called just before 18:45 on 23rd August to a report that a woman had been forced...

A fibre telecommunications cabinet at Newport Bus Station has been given a spruce up thanks to a partnership between Community Murals and WightFibre. The plain white box, situated in the heart of Newport Town Centre, has been given some beauty...

Jay Miller's Circus has confirmed that it will be back in 2024 after another successful Summer on the Isle of Wight. Over the past 6 weeks, the circus has welcomed thousands of locals and tourists who have enjoyed all the...

A popular late-night takeaway at the heart of the Isle of Wight’s nightlife scene could stay open even later under new plans. Ephesus Pizza and Grill, on Newport High Street, is seeking permission to serve hungry revellers and those on...

A builder who drove into a road sign as he negotiated a left turn in Newport Town Centre was under the influence of alcohol at the time. Terry Dixon, 38, of Church Path in East Cowes, appeared at the Isle...

Wight Building Materials has not been able to demonstrate that the 50 HGV movements a day associated with the proposed sand and gravel extraction at Palmers Farm in Wootton can safely be accommodated along the proposed route. Hampshire County Council...

Australian Air Charter Operator Torres Strait Air has indicated that it will order 10 new Islander aircraft from Britten Norman as part of a 5-year fleet renewal programme valued at $25million - and the aircraft will be built here on...