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• 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.

• Eight Key Decisions County Hall's Cabinet Took This Week

  Several key decisions were taken by County Hall’s executive yesterday evening, looking at issues from double yellow lines to vaping.

• Island Buses To Be Given Priority At Traffic Lights Under New Plans

  Isle of Wight buses will be given priority at traffic lights on major routes and fares for under 21s could be capped at £1 as part of plans approved by the council.

• Motorist Suffers Injury Following Arreton Crash

  A motorcyclist suffered injuries following a crash in Arreton this morning (Friday).

• 'No Plans' To Combine Isle Of Wight Council With Other Local Authorities

  There are ‘no plans’ to combine the Isle of Wight Council with other local authorities as part of a ‘once in a lifetime’ devolution opportunity, County Hall’s leader has said.

• Isle Of Wight Bus Passengers To Receive Live Service Notifications On Phones

  Bus passengers on the Isle of Wight can now be notified via their phones if issues - including roadworks and diversions - are likely to affect their journeys.

• County Hall To Go Full Steam Ahead With Controversial Government Devolution Plans

  County Hall’s executive body has decided the Isle of Wight Council WILL go full steam ahead with the government’s controversial devolution plans.

• Arson Attempt Closes Accessible Toilets

  Sandown Town Council had to close the accessible toilets at St John’s Toilets and Eastern Gardens, following a series of Arson attempts and criminal damage.