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Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has provided £480,950 of funding from the Drug Confiscation Fund (DCF) - along with a Home Office grant of £150,000 - for a new drug testing initiative. The Police and Crime Commissioner has already...

As the cost of living crisis continues, Isle of Wight Council is to launch a consultation to consider variations to the Local Council Tax Support Scheme. Nearly 10,000 Islanders receive council tax support this way, including those in work but...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (11th August 2023) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 6628 £100.00 17696 £100.00 11977 £100.00 10039 £100.00 17364 £100.00 9383 £100.00 11968 £100.00 567 £100.00 1236 £100.00 16985 £100.00 16169

A mysterious 'void' is said to be the cause of the Isle of Wight Council's inability to repair Osborne Steps footpath in Shanklin. Osborne Steps footpath was originally closed due to land movement within the adjacent cliff face. This led...

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...

Poundland's move from its current position on Ryde High Street to the site of the former Woolworths store - and most recently M&Co - has now been confirmed. The change of premises was revealed at the end of July, as...

The Isle of Wight's oldest tourist attraction says it could face closure due to a loss of revenue, complaints and disruption caused by the sudden closure of Chine Hollow, with the attraction's manager blasting a 'distinct lack of communication' over...

Those attending carnivals on the Island this summer are being urged not to throw objects at those on parading floats after an incident occurred at Ventnor Carnival earlier this week. The incident saw Shanklin Carnival royalty - whilst on their...

Local businesses in Shanklin are deeply concerned about the impact to their trade after Chine Hollow was closed without warning last week - and could remain so until February 2024. A wall along the pathway between the Old Village and...

Island Life Craft Brewery has cleared the first hurdle in its attempts to bring a new ale house to East Cowes, after the Isle of Wight Council’s licensing sub-committee granted it permission to serve alcohol. However, before it can officially...