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• Appeal Following Fail-To-Stop Collision In Cowes

  Police are appealing for witnesses following a fail-to-stop collision in Cowes.

• Transfer Of Powers Causing Isle Of Wight Councillor Concern

  Disquiet was expressed at County Hall on the Isle of Wight on Tuesday, over a possible transfer of powers from Westminster to the Solent and Hampshire area.

• Red Funnel Raises More Than £21,000 To Fuel Isle Of Wight Foodbank Mission

  Red Funnel has hit a major milestone in its fundraising efforts for its Charity of the Year, the Isle of Wight Foodbank.

• Two Island Groups Honoured With King's Award For Voluntary Service

  Two groups of Island volunteers have been honoured with The King's Award for Voluntary Service.

• Council Leader Labels Isle Of Wight Housing 'Number One Priority'

  The leader of the Isle of Wight Council defended his administration’s commitment to housing yesterday, describing it as the “number one priority”.

• 'Vibrant And Caring' East Cowes School Receives Uplifting Ofsted Feedback

  A ‘vibrant and caring’ Isle of Wight school has been graded as good and outstanding in a recent inspection.

• Northwood House Set For Significant Facility Upgrade

  A 19th century stately home and popular Isle of Wights events venue could have facilities upgraded as part of a proposed renovation.

• New Community Grant Scheme To Launch Next Week

  Island projects making a difference in their community could be eligible for a funding boost.

• Newport Set For New 'Low Cost' Housing For Six People Despite Opposition

  The Isle of Wight’s county town will get a new ‘low cost’ House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) despite fierce opposition from a neighbour opposite.

• Sandown Hotel Could Be Transformed Into Flats

  Part of a family-run Isle of Wight hotel could be transformed into three flats.

• Wipe Out: Former Cowes Public Toilet Site Set To Become Café

  A closed Cowes public toilet block on the edge of a car park could be converted into café.

• Low-Income Households On Isle Of Wight To Benefit From £1.1 Million Household Support Fund

  Low-income households on the Isle of Wight will once again receive food and utility support vouchers to help with the ongoing cost of living crisis.

• Amazing Isle Of Wight: Listener Photo Gallery

  Here's a gallery of some of our favourite images from across the Isle of Wight!

• Islanders Gather To Commemorate Fallen Heroes For Ryde Remembrance Sunday

  Islanders gathered at the Ryde Memorial on Lind Street last Sunday November 10 to remember the fallen from 2 World Wars and other conflicts on Remembrance Sunday 2024.

• Isle Of Wight Dog Controls Could Be Reinstated To Prevent Anti-Social Behaviour

  A clampdown on anti-social behaviour involving dogs could be reinstated by the Isle of Wight Council after a cabinet meeting coming up on Thursday.

• Isle Of Wight Affordable Housing Scheme Set To Come Under Spotlight

  Isle of Wight councillors will probe County Hall’s affordable housing delivery today (Tuesday) amid an ongoing Island housing crisis.

• Intensified Focus To Tackle Knife Crime On Isle Of Wight

  Officers across the Isle of Wight will be taking part in a national week of action to tackle knife crime.

• Falcons Fly Again At Robin Hill

  A stunning collection of birds of prey are taking flight once more at Robin Hill after new owner and CEO, Lee Priddle, came to the rescue of Island company, the Falconry Experience, who were facing an uncertain fate.

• Woman Handed Criminal Behaviour Order Following Continuous Issues In Newport

  A woman has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for persistent drunken and aggressive behaviour, and shoplifting around Newport on the Isle of Wight.

• Brading Residents Set For Tax Increase 'To Keep Everything Running'

  Residents of an Isle of Wight town will have to pay more for services to help “to keep everything running”, a mayor said yesterday.