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A public inquiry into a controversial, appealed planning application for a mixed use development at Fort Victoria near in Yarmouth is taking place this week. Hosted at County Hall, the inquiry - which began yesterday - is looking into Miles ...

Red Funnel has been forced to cancel at least 2 early morning commuter crossings today (Wednesday) due to a technical issue. It's said that the 06:05 hi-speed sailing from Southampton and the 06:40 from West Cowes have both been pulled. ...

holidaycottages.co.uk, which acts as the agent for over 200 holiday lets on the Isle of Wight, has opened a brand-new office on the Island. Acting as a hybrid unit, the newly constructed office located at Branstone will provide a flexible ...

The driver of a small hatchback has fled the scene of a crash in Ryde tonight (Tuesday) in which 2 vehicles have been significantly damaged, 1 of which has ended up on its roof. Police, fire and ambulance crews are ...

A drink driver from Niton nearly smashed her brand new Kia into another car upon entering a supermarket car park has been banned from driving for 17 months. Beverly Mitchell, 61, of Niton Road in Rookley, admitted drink driving when ...

The Isle of Wight Council is failing to plan the protection of the scenic Military Road, the Island’s former MP has said. Laying into County Hall in a public announcement on his Facebook page, Bob Seely has said the local ...

The leading education officer at the Isle of Wight Council has said controversial plans to shut 6 schools have attracted 'very considerable interest'. Speaking at the Policy and Scrutiny Committee for Children’s Services, Education and Skills, Ashley Whittaker said the ...

Southern Vectis is urging its passengers - particularly in more rural areas - to ensure drivers can see them when they are waiting at stops. As winter approaches, and with the clocks going back this month, more journeys will be ...

Wightlink’s strategy to reach net zero carbon emissions as soon as possible has been recognised by the judges at Maritime UK Solent. The trophy for Net Zero Navigator was presented to Wightlink’s Chief Executive Katy Taylor at a ceremony attended ...

Shops in Sandown High Street, and across the town, have been taking part in a fiendishly fun and family-friendly window dressing competition. Guys N Dolls, hairdressers at 117 High Street, received a specially made Wizard Gonk and a box of ...