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An Isle of Wight-built seaplane became the 1st to sink a U-boat in the English Channel some 106 years ago on 18th July 1917. The seaplane - flown by Flt Sub-Lieut C S Mossop and Air Mechanic A F. Ingledew...

The Isle of Wight Council is working with Autism Inclusion Matters and People Matter Isle of Wight to host a series of workshops to speak to autistic people, their families and friends about our local Autism Strategy. As part of...

Finalists shortlisted for the biggest event in the Solent’s maritime calendar - the prestigious Maritime UK Solent Awards 2023 - have been announced today (18th August).  The shortlisted finalists were selected by an independent panel of maritime industry experts from more...

Concerns about how Isle of Wight taxpayers’ money would be spent have temporarily silenced plans for a town crier in Ventnor. Instead of making a final decision on Monday (15th August), Ventnor Town Council (VTC) will now ask residents if they...

Ryde Carnival has announced that bookings are now live for the much-anticipated wheelchair-accessible viewing platform at Eastern Gardens in the town. This platform will provide an exceptional viewing point for both the Main Carnival and the spectacular Illuminated Carnival, ensuring...

Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely has welcomed an apology issued by the Isle of Wight Council’s Alliance group over its handling of recent announcements about potential school closures but has said while it’s a good start, it’s not good...

A Calbourne woman who pulled out on a car at a notorious Island junction, causing a crash, has received 5 penalty points on her driving licence. Carol Buckett, 74, of School Lane in Calbourne pleaded guilty to driving without due...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (18th August 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 14194 £100.00 11798 £100.00 15710 £100.00 2572 £100.00 5504 £100.00 1399 £100.00 13074 £100.00 12412 £100.00 14737 £100.00 17484 £100.00 13647

There is hope a café on a refurbished Isle of Wight pier could soon reopen after its owners lodged plans to sell alcohol there. The application comes months after a proposal to turn The Bay Café, on Totland Pier, into...

The following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council and 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 applications...