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Cowes Harbour Commission has announced plans for a new marina for East Cowes, which could generate £23million for the town over the next 20 years. As part of its ‘fit for the future’ strategic vision, CHC is currently in the ...

A section of Newport’s busy South Street is to be upgraded by Island Roads later this month. The work – scheduled to begin on 16th September and last 8 days - will see improvements made to South Street between its ...

The winning numbers in this week’s Isle of Wight Lottery draw (6th September 2024) are… Amount (£) Number £1,000.00 11800 £100.00 6798 £100.00 5936 £100.00 6458 £100.00 18101 £100.00 8282 £100.00 12641 £100.00 14490 £100.00 3385 £100.00 13432 £100.00 3919

The discreditable conduct of Isle of Wight police officer PC Ben Magee, which led to the arrest of an innocent man, has 'damaged public trust', Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has said. Despite being blasted by the force, PC ...

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

In today's digital age, online transactions have become a daily occurrence for millions of people around the world. From purchasing goods and services to transferring money between accounts, the need for a secure and reliable payment method is paramount. One ...

Red Funnel has been forced to cancel 12 of its timetabled sailings for tomorrow (Friday) as the ongoing issues with Red Eagle enter a 4th day. It was on Tuesday afternoon that a problem with the voith unit – a ...

Parents at Ryde Academy are up in arms after their children returned to school earlier this week only to be put in isolation on the first day of term following strict changes to the school's uniform policy over the summer. ...

A total of 14 property lots on the Isle of Wight are to be auctioned with Clive Emson later this month - including the landslip-hit Haddon Lake House in St Lawrence. The properties are among 179 lots listed across southern ...

A late-night verbal altercation in the street led to the arrest of a Ryde man last night (Wednesday). Multiple officers descended on the St John's Road area, near West Stores, at just gone 22:00. It followed reports of an argument ...