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Woman Rescued From Cliff Edge On Isle Of Wight
A woman has been rescued from a cliff edge near Salisbury Gardens after a multi-agency operation involving Coastguard, firefighters, police and ambulance crews.

Dominic Kureen
2 days ago


Further Investigations Underway For Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme
More investigations into Ventnor's coastline are getting underway next week as work continues to develop future coastal defences. Businesses and seafront facilities will remain open.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 11


One-Million Steps Challenge Comes To The Isle Of Wight
Islanders are being invited to join a huge three-day walk around the Island next weekend — all in aid of suicide prevention and mental health awareness.

Dominic Kureen
Sep 7


Former Ventnor Bus Depot Set To Be Demolished
Plans to demolish the former Ventnor Coach Station have been backed by local councillors, with a wider redevelopment scheme planned for the site.

Rufus Pickles
Aug 24


Firefighters Search Ventnor Downs After Smoke Report
Firefighters spent around an hour searching Ventnor Downs this morning after reports of a strong smell of smoke — but no fire was found.

Dominic Kureen
Aug 17


Wing Walk Fundraiser For St Catherine’s School Nears £3,000
Forget running a marathon — this fundraiser takes things to a whole new level, quite literally, with a wing walk soaring to 2,000 feet in support of St Catherine’s School! 🚀

Dominic Kureen
Aug 11


Appeal Planned Over Proposal To Turn Ventnor Cafe Space Into Flat
Plans to turn a room used by Better Days Cafe in Ventnor into a flat are heading to appeal — despite the cafe itself now announcing it will close next year.

Rufus Pickles
Aug 10


Bath Road Reopening Plans Welcomed After Nearly Three Years Of Closure
After almost three years, there is finally a route forward for the reopening of Bath Road in Ventnor — with repair work expected to begin “as soon as possible”.

Rufus Pickles
Aug 9


Southgrove Road Repairs Move Closer After Two-Year Closure
There is fresh progress towards reopening Southgrove Road in Ventnor, which has been closed for more than two years following a wall collapse.

Rufus Pickles
Aug 7


Holidaying Police Officer Helps Rescue Man And Boy Off Ventnor Breakwater
A holidaying police officer helped save a man and young boy after they got into difficulty in the sea off Ventnor Breakwater, working alongside members of the public before emergency crews arrived.

Dominic Kureen
Aug 6


Travel Update: Roadworks, Closures And Cowes Week Traffic Affecting Isle Of Wight Drivers
Road closures, diversions and Cowes Week traffic are causing disruption across the Isle of Wight today – here's the latest travel update.

Dominic Kureen
Aug 5


Ventnor Roads Group Launched To Tackle Impact Of Roadworks On Businesses
A new group has been launched in Ventnor to campaign for better planning and communication around roadworks after businesses reported being hit by repeated closures.

Dominic Kureen
Jul 15


Firefighters Bring Ventnor Woodland Blaze Under Control After Major Evening Response
Firefighters from across the Island spent Tuesday evening tackling a large blaze in woodland behind homes in Ventnor after the fire spread from a garden.

Dominic Kureen
Jul 14


Ground Investigations To Begin For Multi-Million Pound Ventnor Coastal Defence Scheme
Survey teams will soon be working along Ventnor seafront as plans progress for a major coastal defence scheme designed to protect the town for the next 60 years.

Dominic Kureen
Jul 10


Plans Submitted To Demolish Former Ventnor Coach Station
A long-vacant former bus depot in the heart of Ventnor could soon disappear, with demolition plans submitted ahead of a wider redevelopment of the site.

Rufus Pickles
Jul 9


Three men arrested in connection with Cowes fatal fire investigation
Three more men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson as detectives continue investigating the fatal house fire in Cowes that claimed the life of a man in his 20s.

Dominic Kureen
Jun 29


Murder Investigation Launched After Fatal House Fire In Cowes
A murder investigation has been launched after one person died in a house fire in Cowes during the early hours of this morning.

Dominic Kureen
Jun 26


Pedestrian Taken To Hospital Following Collision In Ventnor High Street
An elderly woman has been taken to hospital after a collision involving a car in Ventnor High Street, which was temporarily closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.

Dominic Kureen
Jun 26


Funding Awarded To Explore Isle Of Wight's Historic Pleasure Piers
🎭 Historic pleasure piers at Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor are set to be explored in a new heritage project after funding of £9,900 was awarded to Tide Nor Time Players CIC.

Dominic Kureen
Jun 16


Man Arrested After Alleged Bus Incident In Ventnor
A 38-year-old man is in police custody after an alleged sexual assault on a Route 3 bus in Ventnor, which was stopped following a disturbance on Tuesday evening.

Dominic Kureen
Jun 10
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