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• Ningwood Hill Electricity Pole Crash Leads To Resident Evacuation

  A vehicle has crashed into an electricity pole between Newport and Yarmouth this afternoon (Thursday) causing significant disruption for drivers.

• Isle Access Announces New Trustees And Focus On Accessible Cycling

  Following the retirement of CEO and Founder Jan Brookes, Isle Access is pleased to announce the appointment of new trustees. In this transitional period, the organisation is scaling back its activities to focus on expanding Isle Riders, its accessible cycling project.

• Isle of Wight Ambulance Service partners with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance to elevate paramedic training and patient care

  In an innovative partnership aimed at enhancing patient care on the Isle of Wight, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is joining forces with the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service to advance critical care training for Island paramedics.

• Wight Aid Helps Footprint Trust Boost Energy Savings

  The Footprint Trust has been awarded a generous grant for 1,000 thermometers to support Island residents in monitoring and managing the heating of their homes more efficiently.

• Isle Of Wight CAMRA Pub And Beer Of The Year 2024 Winners Announced

  Island real ale enthusiasts have voted the Newport Ale House as their favourite Isle of Wight pub and Earl’s RDA from Island Brewery as its top beer for 2024.

• Have You Seen Missing Sarah Watson, 56, From Ventnor?

  Have you seen missing Sarah Watson from Ventnor?

• Newport Youth Hub 'Proving Very Effective' Says Council Leader

  An employment skills ‘one-stop shop’ for 18 – 24-year-olds on out-of-work benefits is ‘proving very effective’, County Hall’s leader has said.

• Kilometres-Long Underground Cable Could Be Installed Beneath Farmland

  An underground electrical cable relating to an approved Isle of Wight solar farm could be installed along a roughly 2.5-kilometre route through farmland.

• Isle Of Wight MP Joins Forces With Digital Poverty Alliance For Local Device Donation Drive

  Richard Quigley, MP for Isle of Wight West, is spearheading a new initiative to combat digital poverty and encouraging local businesses to donate unused devices.

• Newport Energy Hub Supports Utilita’s Renewed Pride365 Pledge

  Utilita’s high street Energy Hubs strive to provide ‘Safe Spaces’ for the LGBTQ+ community and beyond – welcoming people to host events, meetings, and more in a supportive environment.

• Island Roads Weigh In On Village Tea Room Plans

  The Isle of Wight’s highways service provider has weighed in on plans to convert and replace an Island village’s tea rooms, objecting on three grounds.

• Bid To Construct Boat Store On Picturesque Island Seafront Met With Opposition

  A bid to construct a wooden boat store unit on a picturesque Isle of Wight seafront is facing parish council opposition.

• Man Charged Following Ryde Knife Incident

  A man has been charged in connection with a knife-related incident in Ryde.

• Village Harbour Could Get New 19.7 Metre Houseboat With 27 Solar Panels

  An Isle of Wight village’s harbour could get a new 19.7m houseboat with 27 rooftop solar panels.

• Firefighters Come To The Rescue After Two Women Stuck In Mud In Seaview

  Two women stuck in mud on the beach off Priory Road in Seaview were rescued by firefighters on Saturday afternoon.

• Silver Service For Frank As Islander Secures Place At World Bench Press Championships

  An Isle of Wight based powerhouse is celebrating after securing a silver medal at the British National Bench Press Championship.

• Island Duo Launch Science-Based Planner to Help Runners Stay Motivated

  Islanders Dr Rob Chard and Jen Parker have launched a first-of-its-kind tool that uses behavioural science to help people build a lasting running habit.

• Isle Of Wight Seaside B&B Could Be Converted Into House

  An Isle of Wight seaside holiday flat could be converted into residential accommodation.

• Half Million-Pound Floating Bridge 2024 Losses Revealed

  The troubled East Cowes to Cowes floating bridge made a “half a million-pound loss” last year, an Isle of Wight deputy mayor said yesterday.

• More Than 70 Driving Offences Dealt With Over Two Days On Isle Of Wight Roads

  More than 70 driving offences were identified in the space of two days as part of proactive efforts to tackle offences on the Isle of Wight’s roads.