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Councillor Jonathan Bacon resigned from his role as Cabinet member for education ahead of last night's crunch vote on the closure of Isle of Wight primary schools because 'political needs were being put first and the interests of children last'. ...

A total of 9 new and ‘much-needed’ houses could be built on land in Wootton. Tradeamp Ltd has submitted a planning application to the Isle of Wight Council to construct 9x 3-bedroom homes in a field next to 115 Station ...

Isle of Wight sportsman Arthur Farley is back on track in his bid for a place at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles - but things haven’t always been plain sailing... Shortly after being crowned European champion in 2022 ...

Sandown's The Caulkheads is to change hands later this month, it has been announced. As of 31st March, the establishment - on Avenue Road - will no longer be associated with or connected to Brading's The Bugle Inn. Taking to ...

The Isle of Wight Ladies’ Golf Association commenced their new golfing season at Cowes Golf Club on Monday (17th March) with the President’s Frolic. Association President, Maggie Ankers hosted the event which included the starting of a Bowmaker competition consisting ...

A day long festival of folk & blues returns to the grounds of Shorwell's Wolverton Manor this May. From the successful launch in 2011, the family friendly festival raises funds to support Teenage & young adult Cancer care plus local ...

Wightlink Cycle Race Team riders Jerry Cooper and Henry Farrell travelled to the New Forest on Sunday (16th March) for the first round of the prestigious RTTC Classic National Circuit Championship. Held on 2 laps of the Nomansland circuit, and ...

A majority of Isle of Wight councillors agreed to a motion opposing the Labour Government’s controversial two-child benefit cap earlier this week. Full council backed Councillor Michael Lilley’s proposal calling on County Hall leader Councillor Phil Jordan to write to ...

A caravan and motorhome site on the outskirts of Newchurch has been given permission to improve its facilities for holidaymakers. The isle of Wight Council has given consent to Natalie Rowland of the Caravan and Motorhome Club to upgrade 12 ...

Tesco petrol station in Ryde is closed this morning (Friday), but the reason for the closure is currently unknown. In the last week or so, several pumps - both diesel and petrol - have been out of order, with motorists ...