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Motorists face a further 7 weeks of disruption in the Wootton area as utility company SGN progress their gas works to Park Road, which will be shut in both directions until 9th May. It was in February 2023 that SGN ...

Isle of Wight football club Pan Sports FC have become the first ever English team to have their official England football affiliation removed for an unacceptable disciplinary record. Disaffiliation is regarded by England Football as a 'last resort' punishment for ...

A new wedding and events facility could be heading to New Farm in Brading, as part of the continued diversification of the rural farm. Robert Oglander has applied to the Isle of Wight Council for planning and listed building consent ...

A former Isle of Wight care home could be turned into ‘high quality housing’, if new plans are approved. Chris Danes of In Safe Hands Home Care Limited made a change of use application to County Hall to convert Bluebell ...

Cowes Fringe will be hosting a special Gala Evening this May - an exclusive night of world-class entertainment, glamour and purpose. This black-tie event on Sunday 25th May at Pinnacle Suites Hotel in Cowes is more than just a spectacular ...

Ira Levin’s play Deathtrap opens at the Apollo Theatre, Newport on 4th April. This classic thriller has never failed to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Described as ‘a play within a play’, it concerns a washed-up playwright ...

A 57-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of possession of an explosive substance following a discovery at Gurnard Pines yesterday evening (Tuesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary were called at 17:30 to an address ...

Plans to end tax breaks for private schools on the Isle of Wight came under attack yesterday evening (Tuesday). A report signed by Deputy Council Leader Councillor Ian Stephens proposed that Cabinet members recommend the exclusion of private schools from ...

Jamie Hindson has donated £100 to Care in the Garden in Wootton - an organisation catering for social care to support people with disabilities gain work skills in retail, horticulture and woodwork. Jamie says: “I’ve been a big supporter of ...

Armed Police were deployed to Ventnor when reports were received that a woman was in possession of a firearm yesterday afternoon (Tuesday). Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary received a call at 16:14 over fears that an individual was armed ...