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• Appeal For Information Relating To Man Following Women And Girls In Ryde

  Police have launched an appeal for witnesses following an incident in Ryde yesterday morning (Tuesday).

• Isle Of Wight To Receive Its First Banking Hub

  LINK, the UK’s Cash Access and ATM network, has today confirmed that Cowes will be the first town on the Isle of Wight to benefit from a new banking hub.

• Isle Of Wight’s Newest Intake Of Female Bus Drivers Set To Take To The Roads

  Four new female bus drivers will take to the Isle of Wight roads this month - part of Southern Vectis’ drive to recruit more women into the public transport industry. 

• Ryde's Leo Leisure Releases CCTV Images Following Theft

  Ryde's Leo Leisure has released images of two men who stole from the venue last night (Tuesday).

• Two New Houses Could Be Built In Island Seaside Village

  Two new homes similar in shape to Scandinavian Longhouses could be built in an Isle of Wight seaside village.

• Twenty-Seven Houses Could Be Built Next To Isle Of Wight Village

  A 27-house development could be built in a field next to a large Isle of Wight village.

• Council Set To Hold Extraordinary Full Meeting To Discuss Potential School Closures

  The chairman of the Isle of Wight Council has called for an extraordinary full council meeting to be held to allow a debate surrounding potential school closures.

• Police Investigation After Hit And Run Incident

  Police are looking for two men following an incident that saw a two-vehicle collision in Blackwater last night (Monday).

• "There's Going To Be An Accident" — Town Residents Warn Council Of Dangerous Driving

  “There’s going to be an accident at some point”, residents living in Newport have warned, following reports of dangerous driving and parking near the town centre.

• Isle Of Wight Council Backing New Strategy Aiming To Tackle Local Poverty

  The Isle of Wight Council has confirmed its support for the comprehensive Isle of Wight Poverty Reduction Strategy for 2024-2029.

• Bitter Dispute Continues To Disrupt Isle Of Wight Parish Council

  A bitter dispute continues to engulf the business of an Isle of Wight parish council, with fresh infighting following a recent meeting.

• Petition Protesting Possible Island Elections Cancellation Gathers Hundreds Of Signatures

  A petition protesting the possible cancellation of Isle of Wight Council elections due to be held this year has gathered over 500 signatures.

• Vacant Island Hotel Laid Waste To By Fire Could Be Replaced By Flats

  A vacant Isle of Wight seafront hotel ravaged by a 2018 fire could be demolished and replaced with flats.

• Arrest Made And Witnesses Sought Following E-Bike Collision In Ryde

  Isle of Wight police have been investigating a collision in Ryde in which an E-bike with two people on board collided with a pedestrian.

• Southern Water Reveals Plans To Reduce Storm Overflows On Isle Of Wight

  Southern Water says it is working with community groups and businesses to make sure the Isle of Wight’s sewers and treatment sites keep doing their job – and storm overflows are drastically cut.

• Red Funnel Confirms Annual Maintenance Works And Temporary Hi-Speed

  In line with Red Funnel’s ongoing investment into maintenance and improving the reliability of its fleet, the company has affirmed that Red Jet 7 will now take its turn for annual refit following on from Red Jet 6, which returned to service early last month.

• New Isle Of Wight Energy Facility Aims To Transform Waste Into Energy For A Sustainable Future

  The Isle of Wight Council has successfully commissioned its state-of-the-art energy recovery facility (ERF) on the outskirts of Newport.

• Footprint Trust Seeks New Trustees To Support Isle Of Wight Residents

  The Footprint Trust, a charity dedicated to helping Islanders reduce their carbon footprint, is looking for passionate individuals to join its Board of Trustees.

• Freshwater Housing Proposal Sparks Controversy

  A proposal for three new houses in a field on the edge of a large Island village and next to the Isle of Wight National Landscape has sparked controversy.

• Sports Facility To Be Built In Island Seaside Town

  A new multi-use games area will be built in an Isle of Wight seaside town’s popular play park and gardens.