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Southern Vectis and the Isle of Wight Council have submitted a bid for funding that could see 22 brand new, zero-emission buses arrive on the Island in 2026 to operate between Newport, East Cowes, Cowes and Ryde. The funding, part ...

69-year-old Terence Wolfe has been banned from driving for 12 months and ordered to pay £400 compensation for stealing a car which he then crashed, causing over £2,000 of damage. Wolfe, of no fixed address but previously of Berry Close ...

11-year-old Jess Burfitt has been selected for the Team England dance group that will be heading to the Dance World Cup in 2024. Sselected for the England team from over 100 entries, Jess, who lives in Shanklin, has been training ...

Controversial plans for new housing near an Isle of Wight nature reserve have been suddenly withdrawn, without explanation.  Outline consent was being sought by Veronica Kelland for around 45 flats and houses to be built in central Ryde, near the ...

A minor road traffic incident at Racecourse Roundabout in Whippingham is causing significant tailbacks for traffic heading out of Newport this afternoon (Wednesday). Police and paramedics are in attendance on Racecourse, which has been brought down to a single lane, ...

It could be 2nd time lucky for an Isle of Wight dog walking facility after plans were quashed earlier this year. Plans for the facility in Newchurch were refused but have now been resubmitted, this time in the rural countryside ...

There was great excitement at Cowes Primary earlier this week as Father Christmas paid a visit to the school during their fun day! The children received prizes for the best fancy dress and also for their eco-animal-friendly Christmas decorations that ...

It will be some homecoming when the Rev Tom Burden becomes vicar of Ventnor and Bonchurch on the Isle of Wight. Tom grew up in the town and made his lifelong commitment as a Christian in St Catherine’s Church in ...

Technical experts have arrived at Bonchurch to carry out an in-depth assessment of the stability of the area following last week's landslide, but there is bad news for affected homeowners. The on-the-ground study, commissioned by the Isle of Wight Council, ...

Inglefield Care Home in Totland was treated to a special festive surprise recently, as pupils from Totland Primary School warmly serenaded the residents with carols. The heartwarming performance brought smiles and joy to residents and staff alike and created a ...