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Openreach has started work to build a new broadband network for Shanklin – giving residents and businesses access to fast and reliable broadband. The once-in-a-generation, full-fibre broadband upgrade will let thousands of local people connect multiple devices at gigabit-capable speeds ...

A building that houses a garage and workshop with an upstairs apartment could be turned into 4 ‘much-needed’ flats in St Helens. Mr and Mrs Shaw are asking County Hall for permission to convert the former St Helens Service Station ...

This week’s Lake North Isle of Wight Council by-election will cost an estimated £5,146, it has been revealed. The poll, to take place on Thursday (2nd October), was called after the resignation of Reform UK’s David Maclean, just months after ...

Lewis Capaldi, Calvin Harris, The Cure, Teddy Swims, Tom Grennan and the Island's very own Wet Leg will all take to the Seaclose Park stage at Isle of Wight Festival 2026, it has been announced this morning (Monday). The festival ...

Council officials are recommending that the 473-home West Acre development in Ryde is, once again, given conditional planning approval, with a decision in the long-running saga expected tomorrow (Tuesday). A council report published before tomorrow evening's critical planning committee meeting ...

2 main roads through the middle of Ryde are to be improved during the month of October, Island Roads has confirmed. Motorists can expect significant disruption when sections of Green Street are reconstructed and resurfaced in work starting next Monday ...

Morocco's Atlantic coastline offers some of the world's most consistent and diverse surfing conditions, transforming from a hidden gem into a globally recognised surf destination. With over 1,800 kilometres of coastline facing the Atlantic Ocean, Morocco provides year-round waves suitable ...

Technology continues to reshape the UK’s financial landscape, introducing both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. From digital payments to blockchain, innovation is driving new market segments and influencing investment flows. Understanding these shifts is crucial for anyone ...

Isle of Wight ultra trail runner Charlotte Fisher has been named 1 of 12 winners of Snap Fitness' inaugural Grassroots to Greatness Athletic Grant Programme. The initiative has awarded a total of £20,000 in grants to athletes and clubs across ...

A lifetime of dedication to Scouting has been recognised with an extraordinary award for Isle of Wight couple Val and Don Sambrook, who have each clocked up an astonishing 70 years of service. The pair, aged 89 and 90, were ...