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Richard Quigley MP Welcomes Impending Temporary Banking Hub For East Cowes
After successfully lobbying for a new community banking hub, Richard Quigley MP is pleased to update that a new temporary hub will be...
Dominic Kureen
6 hours ago


First-Of-Its-Kind Isle Of Wight Dementia Hub Wins Prestigious National Award
A first-of-its kind dementia hub on the Isle of Wight is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award. Alzheimer Cafe Isle of...
Dominic Kureen
10 hours ago


Investigation Launched After Colwell Bay Huts Vandalised
An investigation has been launched after a number of West Wight beach huts were vandalised yesterday (Tuesday). Police received a report...
Dominic Kureen
10 hours ago

MP Calls For Urgent Government Action After Isle Of Wight East Ranked Second Most 'Left Behind' Constituency
Joe Robertson , Member of Parliament for Isle Wight East, has urged the Government to prioritise funding and support for the East Wight...
Dominic Kureen
11 hours ago

Adult Amusement Arcade Could Be Set For Newport
A gambling business has moved one step closer to opening an adult amusement arcade in the centre of the Isle of Wight’s county town. The...
Rufus Pickles
12 hours ago

Multiple Crews Battle Fire At Gurnard Pub
Firefighters tackled a large blaze at a pub in Gurnard after smoke and flames were spotted coming from the roof in the early hours.
Dominic Kureen
1 day ago


New Barn To Be Built At Alpaca Farm On Edge Of Island Village
A new barn will be built at an alpaca farm on the edge of an Isle of Wight village. County Hall has given consent to Richard Hargreaves’s...
Dominic Kureen
1 day ago


Council Approves HMO Plans For 'Local Housing Needs' Despite Backlash
An eight-bedroom house in the middle of an Isle of Wight town will become a house in multiple occupation (HMO) despite an outcry over the...
Dominic Kureen
1 day ago

Isle Of Wight Cracks Down On Criminals Using Self-Storage Facilities For Illicit Activities
Self-storage businesses across the Isle of Wight are joining forces to prevent criminals from using self-storage facilities to house...
Dominic Kureen
1 day ago

Closed High Street Barbers Could Be Transformed Into Tattoo Studio
A closed barbers on an Isle of Wight town high street could be turned into a new tattoo studio.
Rufus Pickles
1 day ago

Former school Site Could Be Sold To Developer Pitching '16 Much-Needed' New Homes
A former Isle of Wight school site could be sold this week, paving the way for 16 ‘much-needed’ new homes. Deputy council leader Cllr Ian...
Rufus Pickles
1 day ago


Leading Councillor "Devastated" By Vote To Close Cowes Primary School
A leading Isle of Wight councillor has said he is “devastated” by last Thursday’s vote to close Cowes Primary School. Councillor Paul...
Rufus Pickles
2 days ago

Isle Of Wight Hurricanes Heading Off To Twickenham In Aid Of Injured Players Foundation
Sandown & Shanklin RFC Veterans will take part in a tournament in support of the RFU Injured Players Foundation at Twickenham this...
Dominic Kureen
2 days ago


Local Enterprise Celebrated At Isle Of Wight Radio Best In Business Awards
Isle of Wight Radio’s 2025 Best in Business Awards took place on Friday (March 21), with more than 40 local enterprises recognised.
Dominic Kureen
2 days ago


Fire Crews Called To Newport After Smoke Seen Billowing From Metal Fabricating Company Site
Several crews from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at a Newport sheet metal work factory this...
Dominic Kureen
2 days ago

Technical Issues See Red Jet Crossings Cancelled
Several Red Funnel hi-speed sailings have been cancelled this morning (Monday) due to a technical issue on board Red Jet 6. A technical...
Dominic Kureen
2 days ago


New Digital Detection Dogs To Help Combat Digital Crime
A new cohort of Digi Dogs has been welcomed to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Joint Operations Unit to help combat the...
Dominic Kureen
4 days ago


Save Brading School Campaign: Bacon Should Resign From Ward Councillor Role
A campaign group that spent months battling to save an Isle of Wight town’s primary school has called for their local ward councillor to...
Rufus Pickles
4 days ago


"We Kept The Faith And We Won": Parents And Campaigners React To Oakfield Vote
Parents and campaigners have reacted with jubilation and relief to yesterday’s Isle of Wight Council vote to keep Oakfield CE Primary...
Dominic Kureen
5 days ago


Wroxall Councillor Applauds "Big Team Effort" Behind "Fantastic Result"
The saving of a “precious school community” is a “fantastic result”, an Isle of Wight councillor has said, in response to yesterday’s...
Dominic Kureen
5 days ago
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