Still time to apply for Island Roads’ foundation funding
Press ReleaseThere is still time to apply for grant support from Island Roads’ Isle of Wight Foundation. And to encourage local…
Read MoreFormer Trade Union Leader appointed by Island’s MPs to look at ferries
Former General Secretary of the GMB Union, Sir Paul Kenny, who lives in Bembridge, has been tasked by the Island’s…
Read MoreNew coordinator to support vulnerable communities affected by landslides and coastal erosion
The Isle of Wight Council has received vital funding to help communities affected by landslides and coastal erosion. This money…
Read MorePolice appeal following serious collision in Wootton Bridge
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Wootton Bridge. Police were called just before 11pm yesterday (March…
Read MoreCounty Hall watchdog to carry out school closures scrutiny
County Hall’s watchdog panel will tomorrow (Tuesday) scrutinise the Isle of Wight Council’s expected landmark decision to close five primary…
Read MoreSecondary school offers have been made
More than 1,000 children across the Island have been offered places at secondary schools this week. Today (Monday) is National…
Read MoreCouncil and MPs unite to solve ferry problems
They may be divided on many issues, but the Isle of Wight’s councillors have come together to send a signal…
Read MoreHave you seen missing Sarah Watson, 56, from Ventnor?
Have you seen missing Sarah Watson from Ventnor? The 56-year-old was reported missing to police on 25 February, however has…
Read MoreMan charged following Ryde knife incident
A man has been charged in connection with a knife-related incident in Ryde. Police were called at 6.50pm on February…
Read MoreCowes RNLI assists Catamaran rescue
A 10-metre (33ft) catamaran with engine trouble in a wind-swept Osborne Bay led to the launch of Cowes RNLI lifeboat,…
Read MoreMan jailed for three years following stabbing in Shanklin.
A man has been jailed for three years for stabbing another man in Shanklin. Aaron Caley, aged 36, stabbed the…
Read MoreCCTV image released as part of investigation into Wootton incident
Do you recognise this man? Police would like to speak to him in connection with a report of a man…
Read MoreIsle of Wight joins government’s fast-track devolution plans
The Isle of Wight has been included in the government’s fast-track plans for devolution. The Isle of Wight Council, alongside…
Read MoreMan charged as part of child sex offence investigation
A man has been charged as part of a child sex offence investigation on the Island. Police have been making…
Read MoreSafety reasons prompt removal of ‘historic’ Weeping Beech tree in Newport
An historic Weeping Beech tree, located in Newport’s Church Litten is to be removed after safety concerns were raised. The…
Read MoreMan jailed for six years after carrying out two aggravated burglaries armed with a baseball bat and firearm
A man has been jailed after burgling two properties armed with a baseball bat and a firearm in Winchester and…
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