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The company behind the long-delayed tidal energy project off the Isle of Wight is facing serious doubts over its future, as directors admit there is 'material uncertainty' over whether it can continue operating. Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC), which holds ...

On the eve of a major meeting between the ferry companies, the Government and local stakeholders, Red Funnel's Red Eagle has been pulled from service once again - with a number of cancellations tonight (Tuesday). An issue with the cooling ...

A public sector union has fired a further warning shot over the Isle of Wight NHS Trust’s ‘workforce reduction’ plans at St Mary’s Hospital. UNISON said the trust’s intentions centre around a “planned recruitment freeze” – something it added “could ...

Questions were asked of a proposal for 9 ‘much-needed’, 3-bedroom houses on land in Wootton at a recent parish council meeting. Wootton Bridge councillors, including County Hall representative Sarah Redrup, raised concerns over Tradeamp Ltd’s application for 3-bedroom homes on ...

Sarah Tyrell has been recognised for her outstanding voluntary work in Shalfleet, receiving the 2025 Community Award from Shalfleet Parish Council. The award was presented by Chair Steve Cowley, in recognition of Sarah’s dedication as the parish Tree Warden. Sarah ...

The main road through the heart of Carisbrooke is to be closed for the next 2 weeks to enable Southern Water to repair a collapsed sewer. It's said that the sewer has failed around 5 metres below the surface on ...

The Isle of Wight College is open to prospective students for their Open Evening this Thursday (24th April), at both its Newport Campus and the CECAMM facility in Whippingham. The event - held between 16:00 - 18:00 - is open ...

Very changeable weather over the Easter weekend made for some challenging sailing conditions for the crews taking part in the RORC Easter Challenge. This unique event takes the form of not only a prizewinning regatta but an event where crews ...

Local fundraiser Jamie Hindson has continued his pledge to support Isle of Wight charities with monthly donations by giving £100 to Daisy Chains children’s charity this April. The 34-year-old from the Isle of Wight attended an Easter event hosted by ...

An increased number of families attended the Children’s Stations of the Cross service on Good Friday (18th April) at St Mary’s Church in Ryde, where young worshippers were led through a reflective journey of prayer and meditation. Accompanied by their ...