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Work to make safe Gills Cliff Road in Ventnor is progressing well with the section set to be re-opened to traffic on Friday 9th August. Gills Cliff Road has been closed for safety reasons since a significant rockfall sent tonnes ...

Islanders are being invited to have their say on plans to install pipelines under the West Wight to transport CO2, as part of a proposed Carbon Capture and Storage system for the Solent region. ExxonMobil is seeking approval to construct ...

Age UK Isle of Wight has confirmed it is making 5 members of staff redundant as its Digital Friendly Island service is closed. The team is being disbanded due to fixed-term funding coming to an end. Despite working tirelessly to ...

Red Funnel has cancelled at least 2 of its vehicle ferry crossings this morning (Thursday) due to essential maintenance. The cross-Solent operator says the 07:00 from Southampton has been cancelled alongside the 08:30 from East Cowes. It’s unclear at this ...

Keert, the Island’s only ultra low emissions logistics service, has announced a new partnership with Voi, the e-Scooter and e-Bike rental service. This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing sustainable transportation options for residents and visitors on the Isle ...

Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson says that the re-opening of Leeson Road in time for the Summer holidays has been achieved thanks to the whole community pulling together, but a long-term plan for the future of Ventnor's roads ...

Police have closed the A3055 at Blackgang where the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance has landed in response to a road traffic collision this evening (Wednesday). It’s thought a crash has occurred on Blackgang Road - the main ...

The Isle of Wight Council is about to start work on cutting down a number of trees at Los Altos Park in Sandown, whilst pollarding a large number of others. Holm oaks, sycamores, goat willows and bay laurels are to ...

Wates has been appointed to deliver a 4-year facilities management contract for Police stations and fire stations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight - approximately 150 sites. The new £1.6million contract will see Wates deliver statutory mechanical and electrical ...

Calbourne Classics is celebrating this week having been awarded not only the Countryside Business Award, but also the Overall Isle of Wight Rural Business Award at this year's Royal Isle of Wight County Show. The awards, which honour those who ...