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Both of the Isle of Wight’s MPs have confirmed they intend to leave their roles as Isle of Wight councillors.

It is ‘regrettable’ that the Hampshire and Solent mayoral election is set to be delayed, Isle of Wight Council leader Phil Jordan and three other local authority chiefs have said.

New data published this week by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) shows how busy rail travel has been across the Island Line.

Isle of Wight bus passengers are set to benefit from a major cash injection.

Council leaders across the Hampshire region have issued a joint statement after the Government announced plans to delay the first mayoral election until 2028.

A 44-year-old Island care worker has spoken out following the sentencing of a dog attack case — calling for tougher action against irresponsible dog owners.

Outline permission has been granted for 12 homes on the outskirts of Newport, while two other planning appeals on the Isle of Wight have been dismissed.

Isle of Wight East MP Joe Robertson says the move raises serious doubts about whether the Island’s own council elections will go ahead next May as planned.

Police have thanked the local community for their patience and say the road will reopen in due course.

Two Isle of Wight town councils have voiced objections to plans for a new Aldi supermarket on Cothey Way, Ryde.

Horsebridge Hill — the main route between Cowes and Newport — remains closed by police this morning.

The Isle of Wight Coroner’s Service is set to be examined at County Hall today.

Paramedic Izzy Horne is the first to complete the secondment and has now returned to the Island as a fully qualified Critical Care Paramedic.

It follows reports that controversial commentator Katie Hopkins is scheduled to appear at the venue on 23 May next year as part of her ‘Free Range’ stand-up tour.

Isle of Wight West MP Richard Quigley has used a Westminster Hall debate to highlight the “unique and magnified” challenges facing women and girls on the Island.

A former seafront bar in Sandown, described as being in a “poor state of repair,” is set to be transformed into a four-bedroom house.

According to the report, the home has yet to address four breaches of legal regulations identified during the previous inspection.

Island shoppers will be able to enjoy free parking in council-run long-stay car parks this Saturday afternoon.

A vital Isle of Wight lifeboat station is set for a major upgrade after being declared no longer fit for purpose.

Hampshire Cricket legend Robin Smith — affectionately known throughout the sport as “The Judge” — has passed away at the age of 62.