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Whitegates Jetty and landing stage in Cowes is set for a significant overhaul in October. The existing pontoon, walkway and handrails will be removed and replaced, as will a number of the timber beams. The decking on the access bridge...

As the RAAC crisis continues to make headlines across the country, the Island’s hospital is free of crumbling concrete, according to the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. A Trust spokesperson has confirmed that none of its estate, which includes St...

A Ryde man has been fined £660 after he was convicted of driving without insurance and a valid licence. Charles Tom, 54, of St John's Wood Road in Ryde, was charged with driving without 3rd party insurance and driving otherwise...

‘It is all getting too much and the stress keeps building up’ are the words of an Isle of Wight woman who has to frequently travel to the mainland with her partner for hospital treatment. Speaking to the Isle of...

Police are urging residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to remain vigilant following 17 reports of courier fraud since the start of August – with 1 couple losing £70,000. This type of fraud typically sees a victim receive...

Yarmouth Bridge is to be closed over 2 days this week for maintenance work including repairs to the structure’s main deck. The bridge will be closed to traffic from 09:30 tomorrow (Tuesday) until 15:30 (or sooner if possible) on Wednesday...

Community and voluntary groups, as well as town, parish and community councils helping residents who are in food and energy poverty, have another opportunity to apply for financial support. In total £500,000 has been made available through the Isle of...

Thousands of car enthusiasts descended on Ryde at the weekend for the 22nd Classic Car Extravaganza, which boasted a record-breaking 572 cars. The free, 2-day event went down a storm with a variety of vehicles on display from across all...

2 candidates have thrown their hat in the ring to sit on Ventnor Town Council, with a by-election to be held this Thursday.  Residents in Bonchurch and Ventnor East will go to the polls next Thursday (14th September) to fill...

Another major development is proposed in the Northwood area, but an 11-hectare green space could be opened to the public to ensure the villages do not merge. More than 100 homes could be added to the built-up environment at the...