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• Stormy Weather Leaves Grade II Listed Ventnor Villa In Ruins

  A 175-year-old Grade II listed building in Ventnor collapsed after being hit by strong winds during stormy weather over the weekend.

• Snows To Close Forest Road Motor Park With Redundancies In The Reckoning

  Snows Isle of Wight is to close its Forest Road motor park next month, with staff set to be hit by redundancies.

• Month-Long Maintenance Set For East Cowes Red Funnel Terminal

  Red Funnel has announced a programme of work will be carried out at its East Cowes terminal between 13 January and 12 February 2025.

• Joe Robertson MP Criticises Government’s Proposal To 'Abolish Isle of Wight Council'

  Joe Robertson, Member of Parliament for Isle of Wight East, has today (Monday) spoken out against proposals which could see the Isle of Wight Council replaced with a new mainland-based authority.

• Hovertravel Services Between Ryde And Southsea Suspended Due To Strong Winds

  Hovertravel's services between Ryde and Southsea have been suspended this morning (Monday) as a result of adverse weather conditions.

• Investigation Launched Following Newport Hit And Run

  An investigation has been launched following a hit and run crash in Newport at the weekend.

• Adult Learners' Open Evening Coming To Isle Of Wight College This Week

  The Isle of Wight College is inviting people to its Open Evening specifically designed for adult learners on Wednesday (January 8), from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

• Dash Cam Witness Appeal Launched Following Bembridge Collision

  Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious collision in Bembridge.

• Consultation On Proposed Primary School Closures Launched Today

  Residents on the Isle of Wight have another opportunity to have their say on proposed primary school closures.

• Appeal Following Collision In Bembridge

  Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage following a serious collision in Bembridge.

• Call For Islanders To Support Their Local Hospital And Get Vaccinated

  Islanders are being called upon to get vaccinated and protected against flu and covid viruses by their local NHS.

• Isle Of Wight Council Unveils Plans For Public Transport Improvements

  The Isle of Wight Council has announced a series of initiatives under its 2024 Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).

• Apply Now For Grant Funding To Help Strengthen Family Support On The Isle Of Wight

  Do you need financial support to set up a new activity that will support local families?

• More Charities Receive Major Island Roads Funding Boost

  Four diverse community projects across the Island are set to benefit from major grants from the Isle of Wight Foundation.

• From False Teeth To Cuddly Toys: What Do Forgetful Passengers Leave Behind On Wightlink’s Ferries?

  With more than four million people crossing the Solent every year with Wightlink, it’s not surprising that some of them leave things behind on ships and at ports.

• Pensioner Arrested Following Serious Collision In Sandown

  Police have confirmed that a 73 year old man has been arrested following a serious collision in Sandown that left a pedestrian badly hurt.

• Flood Alert Issued For Isle of Wight Coast As Stormy Weather Arrives

  A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency as high tide reaches higher levels than normal today (Wednesday).

• Here's Where You Can Dispose Of Your Real Christmas Tree

  We're being encouraged to donate our used real Christmas Trees to a good cause this New Year.

• Casualty Recovered After St Boniface Down Incident

  A wounded casualty has been successfully been recovered by rescue teams, after injuring themselves on Ventnor's St Boniface Down.

• Green Homes Events: Could Your Home Benefit From Energy Improvements?

  Local non-profit organisation Wight Community Energy are running the second edition of their Green Open Homes event.