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• Can You Help Us Find Missing Man Ian Brownlow From Ventnor?

  Can you help us find missing man Ian Brownlow?

• ICRTouch Supports T-Level Students At Isle Of Wight College With Generous Donation

  ICRTouch has donated various pieces of equipment totalling over £1,000 to the tech students, including 20 HD webcams, an OWL 360 meeting room conference system and Zoom audio recorder, in order to support the college’s T-Level Digital students with their studies.

• Rookley Man Pleads Guilty To Isle Of Wight Drugs Offences

  A man has pleaded guilty to drugs supply offences on the Isle of Wight.

• Hampshire & Isle Of Wight Fire Service Attends More Than 7,000 Deliberate Fires Since 2019 

  While fire and rescue services across the UK attended fewer incidents last year, deliberate fires continue to waste valuable resources and put lives in danger.

• New Permeable Paving To Help Protect Against Storm Overflows And Flood Risks

  Permeable paving is set to be installed outside County Hall as part of new measures to help protect against storm overflows and flood risks while bringing community benefits.

• Government Disabled Committee Accessibility-Focused Away Day Held On Isle Of Wight

  The Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC) held an exclusive Isle of Wight away day on Friday, 8th November 2024.

• Isle Of Wight Affordable Housing Failure Flagged Up By Independent Councillor

  Successive County Hall administrations have been “failing in housing”, an independent Isle of Wight councillor lamented yesterday (Tuesday).

• 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!