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Man In 30s Arrested Following Newport Town Centre Disturbance
A man in his 30s has been arrested following a disturbance in Newport town centre this morning (Tuesday). The 31-year-old from Newport...

Isle of Wight Radio
12 hours ago


Closed Sandown Seafront Hotel Could House Four New Flats
A closed hotel in an Isle of Wight seafront town could house four new flats. Isle of Wight Hotels Ltd has applied to County Hall for a...
Rufus Pickles
12 hours ago


WightFibre Wins Business Of The Year 2025 At Chamber Business Awards
WightFibre has been named Business of the Year at the Isle of Wight Chamber Business Awards - which took place on Friday (9 May). The...

Dominic Kureen
12 hours ago


River Medina Pub Could Receive Facelift
An Isle of Wight pub near the River Medina could receive a facelift. Punch Pubs Ltd lodged a listed building consent application with...
Rufus Pickles
15 hours ago


'Affordable' Three-Bedroom Flat Could Be Built In Heart Of Ryde
An ‘affordable’ three-bedroom flat could be built in the heart of the Isle of Wight’s largest town. Standley Property Ltd is seeking to...
Rufus Pickles
16 hours ago


Walk The Wight 2025 Numbers Revealed As 2026 Date Announced
More than 9,300 people took part in Walk the Wight 2025 with Mountbatten Isle of Wight on Sunday (11 May). Early fundraising totals show...

Dominic Kureen
1 day ago


International Nurses Day: Zeus One Of Many Celebrated For Mythical Levels Of Skill And Compassion
Isle of Wight NHS Trust has heralded the incredible dedication, skill, and compassion of all nursing colleagues as part of International Nurses Day.

Dominic Kureen
1 day ago


Red Funnel Extends Two-Boat Timetable To Complete Vital Maintenance Work
Red Funnel has announced that due to ongoing essential maintenance and engineering works, the company will continue to operate a two-boat...

Dominic Kureen
1 day ago


New Chapter Begins As Lionheart School Opens Its Doors
There were celebrations last week as the newly renamed Lionheart School officially opened, marking a fresh start for the former Island...

Dominic Kureen
2 days ago


Five New Beach Huts Could Be Installed On Picturesque Totland Seafront
Five new beach huts could be installed on a picturesque Isle of Wight seafront. Canice Holding Ltd has applied for planning permission to...
Rufus Pickles
2 days ago


Islanders "Deserve Transparency" Over Traffic Chaos Says Parish Council Chair
The chair of an Isle of Wight parish council has demanded answers following reports of significant delays and “absolute carnage” on a...
Rufus Pickles
2 days ago


New Wightlink Measures To Support Passengers With Additional Needs
Wightlink was advised by AIM Autism Inclusion Matters on the Isle of Wight on the best way to design the room on Deck 4.

Dominic Kureen
3 days ago


Councillors To Consider Cost-Of-Living Support Worth Nearly £2m
Councillors will this week consider a cost-of-living support package worth nearly £2 million – amid concerns the budget for helping...
Rufus Pickles
3 days ago


Rush Hour Crash Leads To Long Lane Closure
A crash on the outskirts of Newport has led to the closure of a busy road this morning (Monday). Police, fire and medical teams have...

Dominic Kureen
3 days ago


Cowes Town Council Shares 'Serious Concern' Over Horsebridge Hill Roadworks
An Isle of Wight town council has voiced serious concerns with an upcoming roadworks scheme, set to cause disruption on one of the...
Rufus Pickles
3 days ago


Runner-Up In Lake North By-Election Pours Cold Water Over Bitterness Accusations
The runner-up in last Thursday’s Lake North Isle of Wight Council by-election has poured cold water over accusations of bitterness from...
Rufus Pickles
3 days ago


Isle Of Wight Council Issues Warning Following Unlawful Tree Felling
Two people charged with cutting down trees within a conservation area were told by a crown court judge that their actions had caused a...

Dominic Kureen
5 days ago


Historic Island Pub Could Undergo Major Works Scheme To Ensure It Remains 'Vibrant Destination'
An Isle of Wight pub best known for its carvery roasts is planning some major upgrades to ‘create a better customer experience’....
Rufus Pickles
6 days ago


Latest Coronial Statistics Highlight Isle Of Wight's Unique Challenges
The Ministry of Justice has today (Thursday) released the 2024 coronial statistics, providing data drawn from the annual returns of...

Dominic Kureen
6 days ago


Historic Church Hall To Be Converted Into Four-Bedroom Home
A historic Isle of Wight church hall will be converted into a four-bedroom house. Planners have accepted Mr Hookey of the Diocese of...
Rufus Pickles
6 days ago
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